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Anecdotes Regarding The Stockbroker By Anthony Tan

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While Tan 's essay is mainly composed of personal anecdotes, she is still able to bring attention to subject and issues that are relatable to groups of people besides herself. Each personal anecdote used in the essay addresses different problems stemming from language, all of which are identifiable by various groups of people. For instance, her anecdotes regarding the stockbroker and CAT scan incident can be easily related to by any person or persons who have struggled with any type of language barrier. The examples connect to the immense group of people in the United States who speak a variation of English that may be considered "imperfect." Through these two anecdotes, Tan is able to reach out and connect to anyone in her audience who has
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