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The Use of Slang
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Abstract
Slang is the use of certain words or phrases that aren’t considered as standard written English. They used informally often in speech, outside the realm of Standard English. Such words and phrases are commonly used to identify members of a community or peer groups. They rely heavily on colloquial expressions and euphemism and tend to be casual. Students writing formal essays need to be aware that different individuals may read their essays. The individuals may be from varied nationalities or educational backgrounds. Thus, when doing academic writing, students shouldn’t be missing anything or assuming that everyone will get the slang. Ideas need to be totally clear for everyone to understand. The common mistakes which have great influence in essay writing are the vagueness or ambiguity of ideas. The other one is spelling issues and customization which may cause confusion when reading. It’s is vital to take not that slang isn’t always understood.
Keywords: Slang, formal essay, Standard Written English
Introduction
These days there is a tendency of using conversational slang or everyday language in formal essays. You need to remember that academic writing is formal and also has its rules. What a person may say in slang in a conversation may sound perfect, but it will be wrong when it is typed.
Slang should never be used in professional or academic writing. These words are often developed from sim…