Argumentative Essay

     I strongly think that the way a person speaks can be used as a factor to identify them as a person. If for example, a person speaks fluently in any particular language, you can assume that the person learned and valued the importance of the language they speak. In my opinion, dialects do not usually identify a person since many dialects are present in multicultural societies, like the United States. How these people use their language is what matters the most. Unfortunately, there are quite a few people who speak for the sake of speaking. Their diction reflects their knowledge and they do not make the slightest attempt to cover their illiteracy. They may try to use complicated words here and there, but may not necessarily know the meaning of such words.
     On the other hand, if you listen to the way a lawyer, a doctor, or any professional speaks, you automatically think to yourself that they know what they are talking about. You also assume that they are well educated, hence identifying them differently. I also believe that a person can be socially criticized according to their syntax and diction. Normal people usually become close acquaintances with others who speak clearly and accurately, as if choosing their words carefully for each topic. A person who constantly swears and randomly throws things in between his words, is probably going to speak with people of his own "kind." After all, we leave a first impression on people through our words, and intellect makes people "sexy" (I hope I did not lose a point for that, Mrs. Kirkman!).