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Graffiti: The Vulgar Blackboard's Wit.
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Beck, James P. – English Journal, 1982
Explores the many facets of graffiti as humor, with some educational asides about using graffiti to explain forms, styles, attitudes, and variations in language. (RL)
Descriptors: Humor, Language Attitudes, Language Styles, Language Usage
Lampooning Language.
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Gillespie, Tim – English Journal, 1982
Uses trademarks that are calculated misspellings, bumper sticker slogans, the strained and pretentious language of Howard Cosell, and governmental jargon to illustrate how to attune students to the magic and power of language, while poking fun at language abuse. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Humor, Language Styles, Language Usage