Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English — Who Defines Correct Speech?
When does an ordinary change in speech become classified as an error?
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Using Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland as its lens, this investigation examines why speech habits such as “um,” “like,” “dude,” figurative “literally,” vocal fry, and singular “they” attract such intense criticism.
Fridland presents language change as a natural interaction between cognitive pressures, communicative needs, social identity, and group belonging. Features commonly dismissed as lazy or…
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