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Sep 5, 2020 · Binghamton University psychology professor Celia Klin says a period can inadvertently set a tone, because while text messaging may function like speech, it lacks many of the expressive features of ...
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Aug 7, 2024 · Text features are parts of a text that aren’t in the main story or body of text. They’re most common in nonfiction and help readers find information quickly and get more out of the text they’re reading. For example, a photo caption helps students understand more about what’s happening in the picture, so they understand that the photo is ...
Sep 27, 2021 · People gain and express interpersonal comfort through unpolished self-presentation, and acting (or writing) too formally comes off as cold, distant, or passive-aggressive. It’s also worth noting ...
Students who use text adaptations of words tend to have trouble with basic grammar and subject–verb agreement. Using text abbreviations, such as "u" for "you" and "r" for "are" means that texting has a negative influence on students' writing, both inside and outside the classroom. Text speak encourages the greater misuse of homophones, such ...
May 27, 2019 · Someone other than the intended could read a confidential message or you could send it to the wrong number. By applying these five simple ways to write better text messages, you can avoid lots of embarrassing situations. Spend some time learning the features of your phone. Use discernment about what you text about and how many texts you send.
Jun 6, 2018 · Drawing on a corpus of nearly 45,000 text messages donated by bilingual young adults in New York City, this volume explores the ways in which the use of texting features such as ‘lol,’ emojis, abbreviations, and acronyms is systematic and essential.
Aug 10, 2019 · To these “grumbling” grammarians, the Montreal-based linguist Gretchen McCulloch says: Lighten up lol. In her new book, Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language, McCulloch ...
