Texting isn 't exactly the language of the century, it’s not seen in equal respects to even the least intricate communication techniques. Since its creation, texting has grown in popularity and in ease of access. Slang words, a revamped view on the use of abbreviations and the pound sign have become more than a shortcut, John McWhorter introduces the idea of texting as an advancement in language. Just the same as the transformation of any language, such as Latin texting has entered that stage that is just one in the same, according to the argument by John McWhorter. In the Ted Talk with John McWhorter, he explains to his audience how texting has changed the youth today for the better. He begins by explaining the difference between language
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Allowing the reader to relate to a common belief is the perfect course of action to ease into a new topic. Rather than simply throwing all your thoughts at someone and expecting them to listen, this allows the reader to come into an understanding with the writer’s ideas. Once the audience gives him that chance to really be intrigued by his writing, they begin to feel actual persuasion. Considering this is open-form writing, it contained less factual evidence which was key the art of his persuasion. Getting the audience’s attention is key at this point, so when he says this about texting he’s really just trying to draw them in. Texting emerged about 20 years ago, and since then the American public has had only so much time to accept it as positive change in language. His audience is that American public, who are now questioning the possible negative advances that texting could cause. In order to further his appeal to logos he delivers the speech in a congenial manner towards the audience, strengthening his …show more content…
His first model, the infamous LOL is well-known across the country. Even 50 year old women are using LOL in their texts because it has developed a more complex meaning than just laugh out loud; but “slash” is far from the same. Being an 18 year old girl, I know there is something wrong when I have never heard of a popular texting term. In a brisk google search of “slash texting”, a quick tips website had the answer relating to the word’s new definition. Apparently an article by a Professor Curzan was meant to explain the emergence of “slash” according to her current English students in texting. She states her students have seen it dating back to 2010, but no one I’ve managed to ask has ever heard of it. By using “slash” as one of his primary examples about texting’s positive notes, I think it really effects his essay. Besides “slash” the only other example he gives of texting is the use of the word LOL. The whole aspect he chose to utilize in his persuasion was to be relatable and humorous, so when he lost that sense of reliability he also lost his personal
Allowing the reader to relate to a common belief is the perfect course of action to ease into a new topic. Rather than simply throwing all your thoughts at someone and expecting them to listen, this allows the reader to come into an understanding with the writer’s ideas. Once the audience gives him that chance to really be intrigued by his writing, they begin to feel actual persuasion. Considering this is open-form writing, it contained less factual evidence which was key the art of his persuasion. Getting the audience’s attention is key at this point, so when he says this about texting he’s really just trying to draw them in. Texting emerged about 20 years ago, and since then the American public has had only so much time to accept it as positive change in language. His audience is that American public, who are now questioning the possible negative advances that texting could cause. In order to further his appeal to logos he delivers the speech in a congenial manner towards the audience, strengthening his …show more content…
His first model, the infamous LOL is well-known across the country. Even 50 year old women are using LOL in their texts because it has developed a more complex meaning than just laugh out loud; but “slash” is far from the same. Being an 18 year old girl, I know there is something wrong when I have never heard of a popular texting term. In a brisk google search of “slash texting”, a quick tips website had the answer relating to the word’s new definition. Apparently an article by a Professor Curzan was meant to explain the emergence of “slash” according to her current English students in texting. She states her students have seen it dating back to 2010, but no one I’ve managed to ask has ever heard of it. By using “slash” as one of his primary examples about texting’s positive notes, I think it really effects his essay. Besides “slash” the only other example he gives of texting is the use of the word LOL. The whole aspect he chose to utilize in his persuasion was to be relatable and humorous, so when he lost that sense of reliability he also lost his personal