Role of Language and Diversity in the Critical Thinking Process

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My girlfriend and I have been fortunate enough to vacation several times in Hawaii. The island of Maui is our favorite. The island of Maui holds a special place in my heart, because of the one-on-one time I was able to spend with my girlfriend. We enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the tranquil sunsets. The highlight of our trips has been the helicopter rides. The helicopter is the only way to see some of the islands awesome waterfalls and other secluded places. The ride can be a little hair raising when it is windy.

One of Maui’s most visible attractions is Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world. The word Haleakala in the Hawaiian language means the “House of the Sun.” The top of Haleakala is one of the most outstanding places to watch a sunrise I have ever experienced. Just remember your jackets; it can be a little nippy at 9,000 feet elevation before sunrise. Visitors can ride a bike down to the base of the volcano, if they are just a little off their rocker. These are just a few reasons why Maui is my favorite vacation spot in the world.

Using metaphors in the paragraphs above, I was able to describe my experiences with more flair. The images painted in your mind would be different if the metaphors were not used. “If language is the mode in which our mind understands the world, and if metaphors are at the heart of language, then metaphors are at the heart of our understanding of the world” (Kirby & Goodpaster, 1999, p. 109). Now let us examine some ...

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