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Muhammadumaraman Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
In what context are these words used?
If someone delivers a loud impassioned speech on the topic 'Find Your Passion', can we call it a rant or harangue? Or does rant/ harangue just mean an abusive impassioned address like on the topic 'Our Youth is Incapable of Ruling'?
And in what context is the word 'screed' used?
Thank you!
And in what context is the word 'screed' used?
Thank you!
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A rant is a long, loud complaint. It usually is in private. Sharon's ranting about her boss again.
- A rant is a long, loud complaint.
- It usually is in private.
- Sharon's ranting about her boss again.
- A harangue is a long, loud speech, usually in public, in front of an audience.
- It is usually angry or makes the audience angry.
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A rant is a long, loud complaint. It usually is in private. Sharon's ranting about her boss again.
A harangue is a long, loud speech, usually in public, in front of an audience. It is usually angry or makes the audience angry. I don't like listening to the politicians' harangues.
"screed" is not common. It usually is written text.
A harangue is a long, loud speech, usually in public, in front of an audience. It is usually angry or makes the audience angry. I don't like listening to the politicians' harangues.
"screed" is not common. It usually is written text.
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