Topical issues Flashcards
1
Q
what are some myths about technology?
A
90% of texting is done by teens
children are using text speak in their exams
2
Q
what does David Crystal think?
A
the average number of words abbreviated per message is only around 10%
anyone who believes that texting is only for the younger generation is outdated
there is a difference between text style and essay style writing and it would be hard to confuse the two
3
Q
what are his finding on standard english?
A
5% of people worldwide speak in standard english
4
Q
what is the descriptivist attitude?
A
systematic study and description of language
5
Q
what is the prescriptivist attitude?
A
set of rules/examples dealing with the syntax and word structures of a language
