colloquial,+colloquialism

=colloquial, colloquialism= ( k&-'lO-kwE-&l)(-'lO-kwE-&-"li-z&m) media type="file" key="colloq01.wav" The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. Not generally acceptable for formal writing, colloquialisms give a work a conversational, familiar tone. Colloquial expressions in writing include local or regional dialects.



An example of colloquialism can be found in the Outsiders. Susan E Hinton uses slang to create a familiar tone, as well as set the mood of the novel. By writing through colloquialism she is able to give the reader a clear view of both the time period and the characters.

"Johnny's dead. Told him about beating the socs, I don't know. He just died. Told me to stay gold. Dally's gone. He couldn't take it, he's going to blow!"

"(Two-Bit) Shoot, this house ain't messy, you oughta see my house. (Ponyboy) I have and if you had the sense of a billy goat you'd clean your house and stop bummin' around ours."

Resources: 1. "the outsiders(novel)." wikipedia. 27 Sep 2007 . 2. Adrienne, Dancsok. "The Outsiders." 27 Sep 2007 <[|http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/crc/webquest/OutsidersWebQuest/pictures/outsiders2.jpg>.] 3. "coloquial." merriam-webster. 27 Sep 2007 <[|http://www.merriam-webster.com/>.] 4. Hinton, Susan E. The Outsiders. 1960.

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