Theories Flashcards
1
Q
What is the argument behind double negatives?
A
Prescriptivists - Illogical and makes a phrase positive
Descriptivist’s - Emphasizes a point
2
Q
John Humphreys
A
Prescriptivist
Misuse of an apostrophe as vandalism
3
Q
Lynne Truss
A
Apostrophe catastrophe
4
Q
Crumbling castle
A
Language is a fine castle that has decayed and crumbled into the sea
5
Q
Damp spoon
A
Bad English sticks to people who are lazy and passive
6
Q
Infectious disease
A
Bad English is like a horrible disease that sticks to people
