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    This document provides a stylistic analysis of the text "A Word from the Apes" by Mang Unggoy. It analyzes the text's grammatical, syntactical, morphological, and lexical patterns. The analysis finds that the text uses an epistolary style in the form of a letter from apes to express their resentment towards humans and Darwin's theory of evolution. Specifically, the text employs repetition of phrases, negative vocabulary, and sarcasm to convey a strong distaste for human activities and highlight humanity's dark side. The goal is to show readers the difficulties of being truly human and living according to high moral standards.

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    This document provides a stylistic analysis of the text "A Word from the Apes" by Mang Unggoy. It analyzes the text's grammatical, syntactical, morphological, and lexical patterns. The analysis finds that the text uses an epistolary style in the form of a letter from apes to express their resentment towards humans and Darwin's theory of evolution. Specifically, the text employs repetition of phrases, negative vocabulary, and sarcasm to convey a strong distaste for human activities and highlight humanity's dark side. The goal is to show readers the difficulties of being truly human and living according to high moral standards.

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    This document provides a stylistic analysis of the text "A Word from the Apes" by Mang Unggoy. It analyzes the text's grammatical, syntactical, morphological, and lexical patterns. The analysis finds that the text uses an epistolary style in the form of a letter from apes to express their resentment towards humans and Darwin's theory of evolution. Specifically, the text employs repetition of phrases, negative vocabulary, and sarcasm to convey a strong distaste for human activities and highlight humanity's dark side. The goal is to show readers the difficulties of being truly human and living according to high moral standards.

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    Stylistic Analysis Paper

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    This document provides a stylistic analysis of the text "A Word from the Apes" by Mang Unggoy. It analyzes the text's grammatical, syntactical, morphological, and lexical patterns. The analysis finds that the text uses an epistolary style in the form of a letter from apes to express their resentment towards humans and Darwin's theory of evolution. Specifically, the text employs repetition of phrases, negative vocabulary, and sarcasm to convey a strong distaste for human activities and highlight humanity's dark side. The goal is to show readers the difficulties of being truly human and living according to high moral standards.

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    Maria Teresa S.

    Borja
    M LLP
    The Structure of English
    October 3, 2015
    STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE TEXT, A WORD FROM THE APES

    A Word from the Apes is a satirical epistolary that presents the abhorrence
    of the apes to human beings. Written by Mang Unggoy, the letter expresses the
    apes disputes towards human activities. On behalf of the apes, he resents the idea
    of Darwins Theory of Evolution which claims that human beings came from the
    apes.
    This paper aims to analyze A Word from the Apes from the perspective of
    stylistic analysis. The analysis is made under the aspects of Grammatical,
    Syntactical, Morphological and Lexical patterns. We have also found tropes and
    schemes that are present in the poem. This method is helpful to analyze the
    language structure, style of the text, and its theme.
    The mood is foregrounded through the vocabulary items in the text. Words
    like protest, disgrace, resent, and the repetitive use of adverb of negation not.
    These words communicate a strong distaste and hate to human beings.
    In lexical level, the use of anaphora is evident in the text. Rhetorically, the
    text clearly repeats a phrase at the beginning of successive paragraphs. The
    repetition of the phrase unlike human beings in almost all the paragraphs of the
    text denotes a strong emphasis on the speakers prejudiced detestation to humans.
    Another noticeable feature in the study of stylistics is In terms of the writers
    style of presenting the text which is in a form of a letter which in literature is called
    an epistolary. This style in writing suggests that he mode of communicating the

    apes resentment towards the idea of being connected humans is communicated in


    a formal manner through business correspondence. It is apparent that Mang Unggoy
    is a very educated creature. He knows his grammar well; he has a good command
    of English, and he has a flawless use of grammar and punctuations. The style
    reflects the irony of showing formality in expression among animals. This formal
    way of communication parallels the moral behavior of Mang Unggoy (an ape writer)
    and his ideas; moreover, it is indirectly showing incoherence with inhumane
    activities of men such as disrespect to other people, destruction of nature and
    environment, womanizing, discrimination, and stealing.
    The Tone is the poets attitude towards his or her subject or readers. It is
    similar to tone of voice but should not be confused with mood or atmosphere. In the
    text, the authors tone is very sarcastic. This is evident in the use of negative words
    all throughout the text. An example is this statement, You are a big disgrace to us.
    The theme that mankind has its dark side is explicitly shown in the
    text. Human beings are seen as the greatest beings among all creatures because of
    their superior ability to think. Because they are rational thinkers, they are expected
    to manifest a standard morally right behavior. As rational beings, they are smart
    enough to dwell on their actions. They are not animals whose capacity to think is
    limited. Despite the ambitious claim of being the greatest, humans are ironically
    bound with imperfections. These imperfections are translated to inhuman actions
    which are evidently observable. Such faults and flaws are programmed as part of
    the human nature. These human flaws are considered the dark side of humanity
    that

    includes

    circumstances.

    actions

    that

    are

    simply

    inhumane

    and

    unjustifiable

    in

    any

    Given the theme, the author wants the readers to realize that it is difficult to
    be a human. Hence, humans should be extra vigilant and aware of their actions that
    present their rationality equipped with values and virtues in life. Humans should
    give justice to the name given to them being called a HUMAN BEING. What does
    it take to be a human being? To be a true human being, a person has to choose
    between truth and falsehood; he should and must always choose what is good and
    sweet over evil and bitter.

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