Acknowledgement

I would like to express sincere thanks to the Caribbean Examination Council for giving me the opportunity to develop my skills in communicating, in both writing and in speech. I am now able to communicate with a better understanding as I am academically aware of my speech and actions. I would also like to thank my communication studies teacher for guiding me in completing this task successfully. Thanks to my friends who assisted me with a computer so that I was able to type my work. Most of all thanks to God who gave me understanding; as without understanding I would not be able to comprehend.

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Section 1
General Introduction

Decades after decades the use of drugs has been drastically increasing. As it is continuously used in various ways, there are numerous ways in which it affects society. I have been observant of the ways it influence society therefore I have been motivated to know more about how it affects people therefore I would be able to help people who has drug related problems. Therefore the theme is drugs. I take great interest in continuing my studies in the field of law; there are many social factors which call for a lawyers intervention. A lawyer should understand the reasons for social behaviors which will be an asset in helping him/her to work confidently and effectively on cases. I believe it relates to me since it will help me to have a better understanding of behavioral patters andpossible reasons for them. The expository piece contains a detailed research of the theme drugs. It contains factual information to provide the research with knowledge on the chosen topic. It clearly highlights the push factors why people use drugs and how it affects their social life. Which normally result in problems and conflicts, whether relational or societal. The reflection brings the theme to life. It is a story which shows the reason for a person to take interest in using drugs. It showed how it affected a persons social life. Which was a negative outcome; and it also showed her process of recovery. The analysis analyzed the refection. It clearly outlined attitudes to language and communicative behaviors, displayed throughout the story.
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Preface

This story is one which deals with drug abuse and how it affects people social life and social behavior. It targets most teenagers as they are the one whom mostly take drug use lightly, drug addicts and people who have the intention to start use drugs. Many people take drug consumption lightly as they believe they have enough time to bounce back. The purpose is to uplift their spirits, motivate and inspire them to realize that using drugs is not the best solution to their problems. It is wise to attack the problem as if this is not done it can lead to further destruction. Though disappointments may arise, shadowing hopes and dreams drug abuse will only make it worse. The context of the story vividly informs people of how drugs will destroy your mental and social status. Drugs can lead to drastic changes within a persons life; as it can lead to frequent feuds and disputes due to presence of violent and anti-social behavior.Therefore it is considered very smart to abstain from drugs. The story also involves different use of language and communicative behavior which is analyzed in the analysis.

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Section 2
REFLECTION

Emilys innocence Hatred, disappointments were all that lingered in Emilys mind. Life was a battlefield. Happiness, laughter, love and care were what she had no more. Home became a house. Friends and family became the enemy. Depression and drugs were her best friends. Emily was once known as the spirit of the home, mommys baby,and daddysprincess, thats what she was. She was a beautiful Jamaican girl. Her hair was a black as ebony, as it framed her small dark face. She had dark brown eyes, a small nose and her lips were that of a cherry. She was a bulb, as she was exceptionally brilliant. She was annually placed the most outstanding student in school. However, one day after school it was raining torrentially and Emily wanted to go home. She then saw one of her friends who decided to drive her home. After feeling safe, Emily noticed that her friend had changed route. She asked, Weh yah guh? Her friend began to get upset; he flashed an upsetting look at her. He responded, Nuh ask mi nutn . His fury had built up as he and Emily began to fight, while he tried to sexually molest her. He grabbed her body and fiercely ripped her clothes off. TEK YU DUTTY HAN OFFA MI! RAAAAAPE! , screamed Emily. He responded, HEY GYAL, SHUT UP! Being the weaker gender, Emily was defeated and raped. The news spread like wild fire, when her family and school mates found out what happened. She bowed her head in shame while her family supported her. Life at school was like a cub away from a lioness. She was scorned and rejected by her school mates. Her friends no longer associated with her. She shield away from all social activities.
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As time grew, Emily met a friend name Brad. He was the only person whom she could talk to. Over time, Emilythought she was in love with him. Emily buried her trust and heart. Brad introduced Emily to drugs. Seeking a source of comfort, Emily got involved. There she was feeling high as she hallucinated. She felt sexy and wanted by Brad, not realizing that the relationship was mainly sexually oriented. It was too late when her family realized the reality of Emilys life. Emilys grades fell; she started stealing and demonstrated violent behavior. She frequently got into fights and she spoke violently to her teachers. This resulted in her being expelled from school. She no longer had any one to call her friend. Her home became a house, as her family gave up on her. Drugs became her best friend. It was her only friend as everyone kept there distance. She often remained silent while loneliness, hurt and hatred filled her heart like a river over exceeding its banks. It was only an aunt who shared a similar life story who decided to help her. She told Emily she was taking her to a rehabilitation centre.Surprisingly, Emily finally spoke out. A wah rang widunu ?Everybodi a gwan like mi mad! Excuse mi a wen since yu start chat so bad! However Emilys aunt was determined to help Emily. Look ya Emily, mi a guh help whether or not yu like it! She took a deep breath. I will be taking you to rehab for the improvement of her health. Emilys aunt took her to the rehabilitation centre and got her registered. When she first came there she looked at the people in scorn. Days, weeks and months passed by, when Emily was in rehab; as she learned of other peoples experiences, she felt as if she could relate to them. She realized that there are people experiencing worse situations than her. However, Emily had finally reached the time to go home. She was now drug free and happy. Joy filled her heart like a cup running over. She got the opportunity to go to a new school, meet new friends and most of all reunite with her family. Emily was grateful for what her aunt had done to help her. She expressed her gratitude by hugging her and
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telling her how grateful she was. Her aunt smiled and replied, I love you my little Emily. Once again Emily began to excel in school. She graduated as valedictorian and she was finally drugfree.

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Section 3
Analysis of communicative behaviors and attitude to language. Throughout the reflection the reader could be able to identify communicative behaviors and attitude to language. These were dominant as they are various ways in which these were identified throughout the piece. In the beginning of the story when Emilys friend was suppose to be taking Emily home his first action was the changing of route. This change is a communicative behavior as the driver is aware of the destination that Emily should be taken to. The change sent a message of resentment. Emily asked of this change and he flashed an upsetting look at her this allow the readers to realize that the driver is now aware that Emily is suspecting him and he finds it uncomforting therefore he tries to shut her up. The look he gave her allowed her to sense danger. He grabbed her body, this shows the harassing action that has been carried out. It also shows the horrifying experience she had with him grabbing on to her. When Emily went back to school, everyone kept their distance these non-verbal actions were very strong as it allowed her to feel rejected and neglected. This resulted in her becoming insecure and she became uncomfortable in her own life.However while Emily was at home her parents thought they were giving Emily personal space. However Emily got the impression that they have abandoned her. She keeps quiet and things continue to get worse. During reading the story the readers could see various attitudes to language. Emily was afluent speaker of the English language. However when she was on drugs and her aunt tried to speak to her she got very upset and started talking in the English Creole. Her aunt was shocked as she did not expect this type of language from Emily. She saw it as talking bad, she thought of it as a bad language to use. However she used the very
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same Creole to talk to Emily. Emily started displaying violet behaviors as she began to get in fights; and disrespects teachers. The schools attitude towards this type of behavior in non-tolerable.
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