Language: Double Edged Sword

Authors

  • Azhar Ahmad Research Scholar, English Linguistics, Lahore Leads University, Punjab, Pakistan. Author
  • Sonal Khan Maitlo Research Scholar, English Linguistics, Lahore Leads University, Punjab, Pakistan Author
  • Rubina Shaheen Assistant Professor, Institute of English Language and Literature, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63878/jalt2201

Abstract

A double-edged sword is a metaphor for a situation, action, or choice that has both positive and negative consequences. The phrase double-edged sword originated in the 15th century from the ancient Middle East. The phrase "double-edged sword" was first used linguistically to describe the power of words and the word of God. Language is one of the most powerful tools a person can wield, capable of immense creation or devastation depending on its context and application. This book is contained on two parts and eight chapters, first part deals with the constructive edge (empowerment
and connection) and the second part comprises the destructive edge (oppression and
division).

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Published

2026-01-13

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): (JALT)

Section

Linguistic