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    The website was created by Californian computer science student Aaron Peckham in 1999 with the intention to provide an internet forum where “users post definitions of new or existing slang terms”. Because of this‚ there exist multiple entries for the word “chav” with all of them portraying the word in a derogatory and negative way. Another site which features abuse towards the “chav” population is “ChavScum”. It is worth mentioning that

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    Speaking of Courage Courage can be described as many things. For instance it takes courage to run in to a burning building to save someone. It also takes courage to stand up to someone that has a higher status than oneself‚ like ones boss. And it takes courage to stick with ones beliefs‚ when having a hard time‚ like in “The Rainy River”. I will in this essay write about the language‚ structure and mood/atmosphere in “Speaking of Courage”; how the language‚ structure and mood/atmosphere

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    would learn in the exhibit. They were amazed about everything they were learning as far as the astronauts and space shuttles. There were mixtures of communication styles‚ but verbal was primary. There were many how used a lot of slang like ‘OMG!’‚ ‘LOL’‚ and other types of slang. Many were also making gestures to each other to symbolize a certain message to bring across. The majority of the topics discussed were about what information they would gather up as far as astronauts and what it would be like

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    ”‚ “proper job”‚ “what’s on?” and the word “some” instead of “very” (he’s ‘some handsome’). These are also reflective of local Cornish dialect. Words influenced by social factors are described as part of my sociolect. This includes the use of some slang in informal situations‚ such as spoken conversations with friends‚ with words such as “smashed”‚ “dodgy”‚ “gutted” and “knackered” being typical

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    1800’s Southern America. Twain emphasizes certain slang from the Southern times. A word used often in the novel’s dialogue is ‘reckon’ or ‘reck’n.’ Each character tends to use it at least once in the novel‚ some more than others. When sharing a conversation with Huck‚ Jim says‚ “Huck‚ does you reck’n we gwyne to run acrost any mo’ kings on dis trip?” (Twain‚ page 134.) In this line of dialogue‚ Jim uses multiple other examples of Southern slang such as; ‘dis‚’ ‘gwyne‚’ ‘acrost‚’ and ‘mo’.’ A large

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    “Fag Hag” is a new word introduced to me in this article. This is a slang term referring to woman who prefers the company of gay or bisexual man; they usually have a very strong and intimate friendship. The praise or criticisms about this slang term vary from person to person. It is very common in US cities‚ especially in fashion‚ performing arts‚ music industry. The attitudes of fag hag towards homosexuality reverse the social view of homosexuality; they help to change the gay social status in

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    example‚ she says that she feels confused and shamed of being in the store because the writer notates that the store is made for wealthy people. Sylvia’s vocabulary in the literature is very unusual because she expresses her feelings with streets slang. Furthermore‚ the author explains Sylvia’s economic situation‚ and Sylvia’s preferences for playing on the streets with her friends instead of going to school. However‚ by the end of the story‚ Sylvia learns the meaning of self-motivation. People‚

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    The Transformation of Television Programming Television became a national mass media during the 1950’s and 1960’s and has changed its programming throughout the years to become what we watch today. Starting off with only three channels‚ NBC‚ CBS‚ and ABC‚ its content has transformed into something new. Television programming in the 50’s and 60’s is differentiated in many ways from the television programming we find today. Differences in television programming from the 50’s and 60’s

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    Over time the English language has developed through three main stages; Old English‚ Middle English and Modern English. Old English is the earliest recorded stage of the English language and is very different to Modern English which we speak today. Native English speakers would find it very difficult trying to understand Old and Middle English. One of the main influences in the change of the English language is invasion. During the 5th century the Angles‚ the Saxons and the Jutes invaded Britain

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    Australian voice

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    stressesthis idea and reveals his emotional attachment to his land. The individual’s personal attitude is also highlighted through Australian slang which renders the Australian voice distinct from others. For example‚ the term ‘bloody’ which is frequently vocalised by Darryl in ‘The Castle’ such as ‘you bloody ripper’ and ‘the low of bloody common sense’ is a slang word for ‘very’. The verbalization of this type of Australian language conveys Darryl’s attitude and reveals his strong family values.

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