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This study examines the concept of lexical relations in Ibibio, a Lower Cross language spoken in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It explores the semantic interconnections that exist among lexical items in the language, focusing on the relationships of synonymy, antonymy, polysemy, hyponymy, and meronymy. The study is anchored on the structuralist theoretical framework, which posits that meaning is relational and that words derive significance from their place within a linguistic system. Data were gathered through descriptive and analytic methods, drawing from native speakers’ intuitions and examples found in natural Ibibio usage. The analysis reveals that lexical relations in Ibibio are context-dependent and culturally motivated rather than absolute, reflecting deep connections between linguistic structures and sociocultural realities. For instance, synonymous words in Ibibio are often differentiated by pragmatic and situational nuances, while antonyms may display complementary or gradable features. The study further shows that polysemy in Ibibio is influenced by metaphorical and metonymic extensions, and that hierarchical relations like hyponymy and meronymy play a crucial role in lexical categorization and meaning organization. Overall, the research contributes to the understanding of Ibibio semantics, highlighting the interdependence between language, thought, and culture. It also underscores the need for more descriptive studies of African languages to enrich the global body of linguistic knowledge

This research effort offers a thorough identification, categorization, and discussion of the effects of cartoons on young children's language development and learning. This study analyzes how parents can be held accountable for their children's daily intake of cartoons by outlining the various benefits as well as risks that these programs have for their development. The goal is to emphasize both the good and negative effects of animated programs on kids. In order to accomplish the study's objectives, the researcher used the observational learning model to analyze the questionnaire that was completed by 25 parents and children living in the Ovia North East local government area of the Nigerian state of Edo. The study found that parents are okay with their kids watching or streaming a variety of animated shows, and some parents are okay with their kids preferring the English language to the local dialect. The researcher suggests conducting more research on how parents might affect and manage their children's language development.

This study presents a stylistic analysis of language in advertisements, focusing on the Vanguard new spaper as a case study. The study explores the techniques and strategies employed in crafting persuasive messages within this specific print media context. By examining linguistic choices, rhetorical devices, and visual elements, it aims to uncover the unique stylistic features that contribute to the news paper's advertising effectiveness.The data forthe study were collected from vanguard newspaper respectively, each adverts were scanned and attached to the work, these adverts encompasses a wide range of adverts types, which include text and display adverts (with visual elements). Using the linguistics stylistics theoretical frameworkthrough a comprehensive analysis, this research sheds light on the intricate relationship between language and advertising within the Vanguardnewspaper,providing valuable insights in to the art of persuasion,use of metaphorical expression and social influence in print media. Our findings therefore reveal that language of advertisement employ the use of different devices to drive home its effectiveness, these findings include; Advertisements frequently employ rhetorical devices such as metaphors, similes, and hyperbole to create vivid and memorable messages. These devices enhance the overall appeal of the advertisements, The language in Vanguard Newspaper advertisements often incorporates cultural references, idiomatic expressions, and local context to resonate with the target audience and establish a sense of familiarity, Careful selection of words and phrases is evident, with advertisers opting for persuasive and positive terminology to promote products or services effectively. This includes the use of buzzwords, Beyond language, visual elements such as color schemes, fonts, and layout play a significant role in reinforcing the message The implications of these findings have a big impact on how languages are necessitating concise/careful approaches in advertisements.

This study explores the role of Ukwuani youths in this language endangerment, examining their attitudes, choices, and the social forces influencing their linguistic preferences. Grounded in Fishman’s Language Shift Theory (1964), the research adopts a quantitative approach, gathering data from 50 Ukwuani-speaking youths through structured questionnaires. Findings reveal a significant decline in Ukwuani usage, with English being the preferred language for daily interactions. While some youths still speak Ukwuani at home or during cultural events, its relevance in education, social media, and peer interactions is alarmingly low. Key contributing factors include urbanization, globalization, and the lack of formal instruction in Ukwuani. Despite this decline, hope remains. Many respondents support initiatives to revive the language, such as integrating Ukwuani into school curricula, promoting it on digital platforms, and encouraging community-based language programs. This study highlights the urgent need for collaborative efforts between families, educators, policymakers, and the media to ensure that Ukwuani is not just a language of the past but a living, thriving part of the future.

This study investigates the phonological processes in the Ika Language with the aim of unraveling the systematic patterns of sound changes and variations that occur during speech production. The primary objective of this research is to identify and categorize these phonological processes, thereby gaining deeper insights into the underlying sound system of the Ika Language. Additionally, the study explores the role of phonological processes in loanword formation and examines the impact of loanwords on the phonological system of the Ika Language. Understanding the phonological processes that occur in a language is crucial for comprehending the organization and usage of sounds within that language. By analyzing these processes in the Ika Language, this research contributes to our overall understanding of how sound systems are structured in human languages. Moreover, the findings from this study can have practical implications for language preservation and teaching by providing important insights into the phonological aspects of the Ika Language. To achieve these research objectives, a comprehensive methodology involving data collection from native speakers will be employed. The collected data will be then meticulously transcribed phonetically to enable accurate analysis and interpretation of the sound patterns and variations within the Ika Language. The practical significance of this research lies in its potential application to various domains such as language documentation, revitalization efforts, and the development of teaching materials for the Ika Language. Furthermore, the insights gained from this study may contribute tothe broader field of linguistics by enriching our understanding of phonological processes and their effects on language evolution and change.

In this essay, we will examine symbolism, racism and language used by Nigerian writer and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in her novel Americanah with special reference to some points used in the essay for better understanding. Using the concept of racism, which is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to inherited attributes and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another. It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity. Using racism for my analysis helps this essay provides example of several symbols, types of racism and the language of the novel to show different level of struggle for self identification of blacks in the United States of America. This essay shows the struggles of discrimination in education, socialisation, identity and even in colors. The project is guided by a thesis Statement for better understanding of each chapters and it ends with a summary
and conclusion to better provide a panacea for racism.

The correct, proper interpretation and application of perceptual verbs in English is a major challenge to the Yoruba learners. The topic "PERCEPTUAL VERBS" such as "look, see, taste, hear, touch, smell, e.t.c. is an unresolved problem for linguistic theories. This work examines the meaning and understanding of the various perceptual verbs in relation to Yoruba language. Languages differ in their number of basic verbs that describe perceptual experiences. Some languages have only two of such verbs. One for visual perception, another for non-visual perception. Yoruba is a language of verbs which has different verbs for each perception. This research work is aimed at solving perceptual verb problems, educating people on the true meaning and reality of perception. I collected the data in Lagos state by choosing from random people with potentials in Yoruba language. People who speak the language profoundly, scholars in the language. The providers of the data of this research work were "twenty one old generation speakers" and "thirteen new /younger generation of Yorubaspeakers". These two generational speakers gave amazing feedbacks just that the older generation feedback was more competent as they had the translation to all the verbs I provided them with. The new generation now mix English with their Yoruba when speaking while the older generation make use of pure Yoruba. This work is laid out in five different chapters followed by the references and appendix. The work allocates the semantic perceptual verbs that fall under the five classes of perceptual verbs into their various classifications

This research work is made up of four chapters. Chapter One introduces us to the general and fundamental knowledge about conflict resolution and also language use in conflict resolution. The theoretical framework to be used in the course of the work, the statement of purpose for the study. More also, the previous studies that encompasses the work of some scholars well outlined and the concerned of the present that deals with the main theory that the research work adopts. Chapter Two encapsulate the different views of scholars on language and conflict resolution with various approaches to it and more also, the various methods diplomatically ways of tackling conflict. The Chapter Three is the presentation and analysis of the data collected. The last chapter of this research work summarizes the total work that has been put together and the conclusion arrived at based on the communication accommodation theory of "Howard" (1971) which states that people behavior changes towards others in the act of communication to a tune their communication partner. With this theory, we can learn how to help manage our language usage verbal and non-verbal means of communication with others creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in our society