The article in the Independent analyses modern
slang and its origins and raises some interesting points concerning language in
our social structure. It also defines
many of the meanings of the more obscure slang words, which elude most
people. Read this article for an
in-depth exposition on modern slang and its multi-ethnic origins.
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BBC News’ article is more focused towards
original British slang (mainly cockney), as opposed to the multi-ethic slang
the Independent article concerns. This
article is a lighter read than the one in the Independent, so it is good if you
don’t want to trawl through anything too taxing.
Last accessed: 15/9/2015
An interesting article from Time which
challenges the conventions of written language, with some intriguing insight
into why texting language may not be the grammatical and linguistic pariah some
people believe it to be. I recommend
this article to anyone wishing for an interesting and unusual perspective on
English language.
15/9/2015
The Guardian’s article is a satirical stab at
the supposed misuse of words in the English language. The non-conventional usage of the word
literally in particular is brought into question, after an additional
definition for the word was added to the dictionary, which is the antonym of
the original meaning. Although it is
worth reading, don’t expect anything revolutionary; the article highlights and
supports the prevailing opinion, but presents little challenge to convention.
15/9/2015
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