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 ====== Pronouns ====== ====== Pronouns ======
  
-Pronoun work is a key area in IEMT when working with issues of identity.+Developed from an original idea by New Zealand born psychologist [[david_grove|David Grove]][(Grove>David Grove Clean Language[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_language|Wikipedia]])] 
 +, pronoun work is a key area in [[iemt_wiki|IEMT]] when working with [[imprinting|issues of identity]].
  
-Pronouns are words that are used in place of a noun or noun phrase. In linguistics, pronouns are classified based on the person, number, gender, and case of the noun they replace. Here are some examples of pronouns in English, along with their corresponding classifications:+Pronouns[(Pronoun>Pronoun[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoun|Wikipedia]])][(Englishpronouns>English pronouns[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_pronouns|Wikipedia]])] 
 + are words that are used in place of a noun or noun phrase. In linguistics, pronouns are classified based on the person, number, gender, and case of the noun they replace. Here are some examples of pronouns in English, along with their corresponding classifications:
  
   * Person: First person (I, we), second person (you), third person (he, she, it, they)   * Person: First person (I, we), second person (you), third person (he, she, it, they)
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   * Gender: Masculine (he, him), feminine (she, her), neuter (it)   * Gender: Masculine (he, him), feminine (she, her), neuter (it)
   * Case: Subjective (I, you, he, she, it, we, they), objective (me, you, him, her, it, us, them), possessive (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)   * Case: Subjective (I, you, he, she, it, we, they), objective (me, you, him, her, it, us, them), possessive (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)
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 Here are some examples of how these pronouns can be used in sentences: Here are some examples of how these pronouns can be used in sentences:
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 =====Relative Pronouns===== =====Relative Pronouns=====
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 +Relative pronouns are used to introduce clauses that modify nouns or pronouns and include words such as "who," "whom," "whose," "that," and "which."
  
 Here are some examples of relative pronouns: Here are some examples of relative pronouns:
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   * The car which I bought was very expensive. (Modifies the noun "car")   * The car which I bought was very expensive. (Modifies the noun "car")
  
-=====Demosntrative Pronouns=====+=====Demonstrative Pronouns=====
  
 Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific people, places, things, or ideas and include words such as "this," "that," "these," and "those." Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific people, places, things, or ideas and include words such as "this," "that," "these," and "those."
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   * Our house is the one with the red roof. (first person plural)   * Our house is the one with the red roof. (first person plural)
   * Their dog is very friendly. (third person plural)   * Their dog is very friendly. (third person plural)
 +
 +=====Kinship Pronouns=====
 +
 +Kinship pronouns are pronouns that are used to refer to family relationships. They are used to refer to a person's relatives or to describe the relationship between people who are related. Some examples of kinship pronouns include:
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 +  * "mother" (e.g. "My mother is coming to visit." - this refers to the speaker's mother)
 +  * "father" (e.g. "My father works in an office." - this refers to the speaker's father)
 +  * "sister" (e.g. "My sister is younger than me." - this refers to the speaker's sister)
 +  * "brother" (e.g. "My brother is in college." - this refers to the speaker's brother)
 +
 +Here are some more examples of kinship pronouns:
 +
 +  * "aunt" (e.g. "My aunt is coming to visit." - this refers to the speaker's aunt)
 +  * "uncle" (e.g. "My uncle is a doctor." - this refers to the speaker's uncle)
 +  * "cousin" (e.g. "My cousin lives in a different city." - this refers to the speaker's cousin)
 +  * "grandmother" (e.g. "My grandmother is 80 years old." - this refers to the speaker's grandmother)
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 +Kinship pronouns are used to refer to family relationships and are often used in combination with other words to describe the relationship (e.g. "My mother's sister" refers to the speaker's aunt).
 +=====Anaphoras and Antecedents=====
 +
 +Pronouns are words that stand in for nouns or noun phrases. They can be used to refer back to a noun or noun phrase that has already been mentioned, and this use of pronouns is called anaphora.
 +
 +For example:
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 +  * "John went to the store. He bought some milk." In this example, the pronoun "he" refers back to the noun "John" and is used anaphorically.
 +
 +  * "The cat chased its tail. It was so funny to watch." In this example, the pronoun "it" refers back to the noun phrase "the cat's tail" and is used anaphorically.
 +
 +So, the use of pronouns often involves anaphora, where the meaning of the pronoun is dependent on an antecedent (the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun is referring to).
 +
 +=====Indefinite Pronouns=====
 +
 +Indefinite pronouns are pronouns that refer to non-specific persons or things. They do not refer to a specific person, place, or thing. Some examples of indefinite pronouns include:
 +
 +  * "all" (e.g. "All of the cookies are gone." - this could mean that all of the cookies in a specific group or all of the cookies in the world are gone)
 +  * "any" (e.g. "Do you have any cookies?" - this could mean any cookies in a specific group or any cookies in the world)
 +  * "none" (e.g. "None of the cookies are mine." - this could mean that none of the cookies in a specific group or none of the cookies in the world are the speaker's)
 +  * "some" (e.g. "Can I have some cookies?" - this could mean some of the cookies in a specific group or some of the cookies in the world)
 +
 +Here are some more examples of indefinite pronouns:
 +
 +  * "everyone" (e.g. "Everyone likes cookies.")
 +  * "nobody" (e.g. "Nobody likes broccoli.")
 +  * "something" (e.g. "I need something to eat.")
 +  * "anything" (e.g. "Can I have anything to drink?")
 +  * "nothing" (e.g. "I have nothing to wear.")
 +
 +Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to a non-specific or unknown person or thing. They can be singular or plural, depending on the verb that follows them in the sentence.
 +
 +=====Interrogative Pronouns=====
 +
 +Interrogative pronouns are pronouns that are used to ask questions. They are used to ask for specific information or to request something. Some examples of interrogative pronouns include:
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 +  * "who" (e.g. "Who is coming to the party?" - this asks for the identity of the person coming to the party)
 +  * "whom" (e.g. "To whom are you writing?" - this asks for the identity of the person being written to)
 +  * "whose" (e.g. "Whose car is this?" - this asks for the ownership of the car)
 +  * "what" (e.g. "What do you want for dinner?" - this asks for the specific thing that is wanted for dinner)
 +
 +Here are some more examples of interrogative pronouns:
 +
 +  * "which" (e.g. "Which movie do you want to see?" - this asks for the specific movie that is wanted to be seen)
 +  * "when" (e.g. "When is the party?" - this asks for the specific time that the party is happening)
 +  * "where" (e.g. "Where are you going?" - this asks for the specific location that the person is going to)
 +
 +Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions and are often found at the beginning of a question. They can be used alone or in conjunction with other words to form a question.
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 ===== Honorifics ===== ===== Honorifics =====
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 ====="The Secret Life of Pronouns"===== ====="The Secret Life of Pronouns"=====
  
-"The Secret Life of Pronouns" is a book by James W. Pennebaker that explores the role of pronouns in language and how they can reveal insights into people's thoughts, feelings, and relationships.+"The Secret Life of Pronouns"[( :harvard:Pennebaker2011>> 
 +authors   : James W. Pennebaker 
 +title     : The Secret Life of Pronouns: What Our Words Say About Us. 
 +published : 2011 
 +publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing 
 +isbn      : 978-1-60819-480-3 
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-60819-480-3 
 +)][(TSLOP>“The Secret Life of Pronouns”[[http://secretlifeofpronouns.com/|secretlifeofpronouns.com]])] is a book by James W. Pennebaker[(Pennebaker>James W. Pennebaker[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_W._Pennebaker|Wikipedia]])] 
 + that explores the role of pronouns in language and how they can reveal insights into people's thoughts, feelings, and relationships. 
 + 
 +<blockquote> 
 +The smallest, most commonly used, most forgettable words serve as windows into our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The ways people use pronouns, articles, and other everyday words are linked to their personality, honesty, social skills, and intentions.  
 +<cite>James W. Pennebaker</cite> 
 +</blockquote>
  
 In the book, Pennebaker argues that pronouns are more than just simple words that we use to refer to ourselves and others; they are also indicators of our social relationships and emotional states. By analyzing the use of pronouns in written or spoken language, it is possible to gain insight into a person's personality, emotions, and social connections. In the book, Pennebaker argues that pronouns are more than just simple words that we use to refer to ourselves and others; they are also indicators of our social relationships and emotional states. By analyzing the use of pronouns in written or spoken language, it is possible to gain insight into a person's personality, emotions, and social connections.
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 Overall, "The Secret Life of Pronouns" is a fascinating exploration of the role of pronouns in language and how they can provide insights into the thoughts, feelings, and relationships of the people who use them. Overall, "The Secret Life of Pronouns" is a fascinating exploration of the role of pronouns in language and how they can provide insights into the thoughts, feelings, and relationships of the people who use them.
  
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 +=== Tools ===
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 +[[https://liwc.net/analyzewords/|analyzewords]] helps reveal your personality by looking at how you use words. It is based on good scientific research connecting word use to who people are. So go to town - enter your Twitter name or the handles of friends, lovers, or Hollywood celebrities to learn about their emotions, social styles, and the ways they think.
  
 +[[http://secretlifeofpronouns.com/exercise/Bottle/]] Everyone sees the world in slightly different ways. In this exercise, you will be asked to describe a relatively simple picture for about 5 minutes. After doing this, the computer will analyze your writings and point to how you view the picture compared to others.
  
 +More exercises from his website: [[http://secretlifeofpronouns.com/exercises.php|Exercises]]
  
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