
ERIC Number: EJ259343
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Mar
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Lampooning Language.
Gillespie, Tim
English Journal, v71 n3 p65-69 Mar 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, Language Variation, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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