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I consider it absolutely intriguing how the dictionary is constantly changing and that the words that are added to it can be old words that might have new definitions or they’ can be new words that are used in everyday life. Like in everyday situations like texting and emailing for example. It is certainly entertaining to learn about how the dictionary works, and to recognize that there is a person who approves the words that are put into the dictionary, and it makes me think about what their thinking process is behind concluding what words should be in the dictionary and how they should be defined. I also liked that the podcast emphasized the fact that the English language is continuously growing and changing based on the societal views that are present at that moment. Words are also based on the youth and the young adults that are the future of our word and the words that are now more commonly used reflect the way these young adults speak. …show more content…
This might be because it makes singers more known here in the United States where there might be more people who can connect with their stories that are told through their music. I also like the themes that music can connect you with religion and language, through the examples of the rapper that uses different languages to tell a story through his music. This was actually one of my favorite parts of the entire podcast because I connect and make connections through music, and it is fun to see and learn about other people who do the

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