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             Writing is the conveyance of language through the use of visual
             symbols. Writing can involve abstract symbols that have no connection to
             the sounds that they represent other then assigned or understood values.
             Alternatively, it can have its basis in pictographic symbolism, such as old
             Chinese writing, and even cave paintings found in various parts of the
             1.2 What is language for' (Communication, control, socialization, thought,
             Language is used to communicate between individuals, groups and
             society. All people belong to a speech community, defined as a group of
             people who speak the same language. Between 3,000 and 4,000 speech
             communities are estimated to exist today. They range from millions of
             people speaking the same language all the way down to a few dozen or less.
             Because of assigned meanings to various parts of speech and words in
             language, control, socialization, thought, and feelings are all conveyed
             via the spoken and written word. A simple example of using language for
             control is when a mother states "no" to her child when the child is about
             to do something that the mother does not want done. She is attempting to
             control, or alter, the child's action by using a single word to convey
             several ideas which may include "stop doing that," "do not go in there,"
             "leave your sister's cat alone" etc. In more formal ways control through
             language can be one of verbal or written orders commanding individuals or
             groups to perform a function or complete a task. Verbal control can also
             constitute a psychological attempt to mold and/or hold another person or
             persons under a persons influence through force of personality.
             Children are socialized early on to what is acceptable and
             unacceptable behavior in their respective communities. Language is used to
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