You may recall that neoclassical writers Johnathan swift and Samuel Johnson were concerned about preserving the English language, which they believed was in a state of constant deterioration. Earlier in this unit, you completed an activity in which you analyzed language rules and related questions of usage. In this task you will choose a common topic related to language usage and grammar, examine it in detail and write a short essay to present your findings

Ead this excerpt from the introduction to wheels of change by sue macy. imagine a population imprisoned by their very clothing; the stiff corsets, heavy skirts, and voluminous petticoats that made it difficult to take a deep breath, let alone exercise. add to that the laws and social conventions that cemented a man's place as head of the household and holder of the purse strings. how suffocated women must have felt. and how liberated they must have been as they pedaled their wheels toward new horizons. why does the author include this excerpt?