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1. entri.app › blog › influence-of-slang-andThe Influence of Slang and Colloquialisms in Spoken English

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   May 27, 2024 · Colloquialisms can include slang terms, idiomatic expressions, regional dialects, and vernacular speech. They are often used to convey a sense of intimacy, authenticity, and cultural identity. However, because colloquialisms deviate from formal language norms, they may not be suitable for all situations, such as formal writing or professional communication.

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   The way they stand, the kind of gestures they have, the kind of hairstyles . . . These are all signs and symbols, and in a sense slang is just one of those. ” You may feel comfortable speaking to your friends or coworkers using the latest terms; however, it is important for the public speaker to limit her/his use of slang.

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   Slang can be a noun or an adjective; slangy means "resembling or constituting slang". It is more often negative than positive—but it can still easily be positive. In the formal–middle–informal spectrum, it is more informal than colloquial or informal. The word slang itself is a bit informal, while the other words on this page are not.

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   Speaking. Clear language is powerful language. Clarity is the first concern of a public speaker when it comes to choosing how to phrase the ideas of his or her speech. If you are not clear, specific, precise, detailed, and sensory with your language, you won’t have to worry about being emotional or persuasive, because you won’t be understood.

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   Slang words for mental illness should always be avoided, such as “crazy” or “mental.” Other Types of Appropriateness. Language in a speech should be appropriate to the speaker and the speaker’s background and personality, to the context, to the audience, and to the topic. Let’s say that you’re an engineering student.

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   Sep 26, 2023 · Using slang in a speech can also interject a note of playfulness in the message that you are trying to deliver. Speakers should consider using slang in their next speech because slang words have the ability to create vivid images in an audience’s minds. Slang can be used in almost any speech including business speeches.

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   What slang words should be avoided in a speech?

   • Likewise, slang words for mental illness should always be avoided, such as “crazy” or “mental.” Language in a speech should be appropriate to the speaker and the speaker’s background and personality, to the context, to the audience, and to the topic. Let’s say that you’re an engineering student.

   10.2: Standards for Language in Public Speaking

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   Should a public speaker use slang?

   • You may feel comfortable speaking to your friends or coworkers using the latest terms; however, it is important for the public speaker to limit her/his use of slang. While you may have an informal style and/or topic, remember that not all members of an audience are privy to the meaning behind the words.

   What About the Use of Slang? – Fundamentals of Public Speaking

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   What does slang mean?

   • Slang refers to a subset of informal language that consists of unconventional words, phrases, and expressions often used within specific social groups or communities. It is characterized by its deviation from standard or formal language, and it often incorporates creative, playful, or even subversive elements.

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   Is slang a specialized language?

   • Slang might be described as a specialized language whose primary purpose is to keep talk private; only insiders know enough of the language to successfully encode or decode the message. According to Tom Dalzell, a slang expert and author of several books on the subject, “When slang is used, there is a subtext to the primary message.

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   What is the point of slang?

   • The whole point of slang is for a subculture or group to have its own code, almost like secret words. Once slang is understood by the larger culture, it is no longer slang and may be classified as “informal” or “colloquial” language. “Bling” was slang; now it’s in the dictionary.

   10.2: Standards for Language in Public Speaking

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   How should language be used in a speech?

   • Language in a speech should be appropriate to the speaker and the speaker’s background and personality, to the context, to the audience, and to the topic. Let’s say that you’re an engineering student. If you’re giving a presentation in an engineering class, you can use language that other engineering students will know.

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8. www.tartetatintales.com › main-course › 2020/3/22The Rich World of Language: Slang, Jargon, Colloquialisms

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   Mar 22, 2020 · Employing slang or jargon, the same result is achieved: excluding others and making the users feel distinctively unique. Slang can also be regional in which case it is called “colloquial.”. For example, in Boston the word “wicked” is used as an intensifier meaning “very.”. That was a “wicked delicious” dinner.