COMM 200 Chapter 6-10: COMM200 Miller Unit 2 Notes Part 3
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It is the abbreviated language commonly associated with texting and other digital communication. It is characterized by abbreviations, acronyms and symbols. It does not follow typical grammer, spelling, punctuation, or style standards. We are becoming lazy in our use of language. Grammar and punctuation are becoming less important. We are losing some of our knowledge. Textspeak is spilling over into new areas like work and school. It is easier to clarify meaning without interrupting flow. It is easy to emphasize certain things. An emoticon is understood to be the expression of emotion. Emojis are cartoon images and represent more than just emotions. Still we often uses these words interchangeably. Emoji rules: emoji tend to come at the end of messages, we respect linear time and actions, in sets of two or three emoji, the face(s) tends to come first. Meme: an amusing or interesting item or genre of items that is spread widely. Word coined in 1976 by richard dawkins.
