Remaining Metalanguage P.1

Question 1

Political correctness

Answer 1

A term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense to members of particular groups in society.

Question 2

Jargon

Answer 2

Specialized language used by a specific group, community or profession making communication efficient internally but confusing for outsiders.

Web developer jargon:
- HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language)

Question 3

Slang

Answer 3

Vocabulary classified as informal, specific to certain social groups, and may not be widely understood by the general public.

“jit”
“eshay”
“custer”

Question 4

Colloquialisms

Answer 4

Words/phrases used within casual (informal) communication.

“mucked around”
“stuff”
“okay”