Author: Deelan

Pip meets a suspicious man in leg irons, by the side of the river. The man informs Pip his young apprentice, wants to cut him open. He expresses that he wants “wittles” and a file. Pip gets scared and turns submissive. They arrange to meet the next day. Pip goes home and has dinner with his sister. He steals the bread and slips it down his trouser leg. The following morning he creeps into the kitchen and steals more food. He then goes into his brother in laws forge and steals a file. Afterwards, he runs into the marshes to meet the convict.

The article in which describes how Tory MP, James Cleverely, reveals he smoked marijuana and watched inappropriate content on the internet. Within the Telegraph, he is described very highly and a biased report is given to us. This is evident when the Telegraph uses many quotations of his speech almost as if he is proud of what he done. This is very strongly biased towards their personal preferences. The Telegraph and Guardian both

The relationship between spoken language and the language we use when we text is similar but can vary when looking at each factor separately. This essay will be analyzing the different features that contribute to the variation which is evident when either of these language forms are carried out. The language styles we choose to execute usually influence each other which is a factor of why the link between both styles are so strong.

One main factor that differentiates the way we speak and text is the relationship between the participants of the conversation, which is apparent in both text and spoken language. The relationship between two people can greatly differentiate the meaning behind any phrase. For example, “What you sayin” can be considered formal and informal from two perspectives. This is identical within text as greeting someone with “yo” can be regarded as formal between two people with a close relationship, whereas to someone with a not-so-close relationship this is considered as informal as the friendly gesture is not sustained within their relationship. Although, when used in text, it is harder to determine the relationship between two individuals as their is no expression within the speech that is communicated.

The expression one uses when speaking can greatly alter the outcome of your speech. When someone is angry, if the person expresses it in a higher or playful tone this could indicate that he is playing and not serious. The recipient can process this and automatically understand the way in which the speaker meant. This is not possible in text. When using text, the expression is not shown and is far less detailed. The receiver may not know the tone the sender intended and this can be hard to tell by the receiver. As a substitution emoticon’s are used instead.

Although emoticon’s are widely used in text, facial expressions are used in spoken language as a more effective and detailed way to express emotions. We usually accompany our speech with a facial expression which can show someone how you actually intended your words to be. If someone says “shut up” but with a smile, it is clear that person did not mean it seriously. This proves your facial expression is far more useful as it has a wider range of emotional expressions.

Emotional expressions are all aspects of para linguistic features we use in our everyday lives. Some aspects include body language, gestures, tone and pitch of voice which all contribute to the emphasis and shades of meaning behind our speech. This can only be applied to spoken language. We usually use paralinguistic features without noticing and this is a natural way to communicate. When communicating within text, this is far from possible and we usually change between upper and lower case to express our tone. Paralinguistic features can also influence the way we speak.

The way we text can also influence the way we speak. If you text very often, phrases that are used in text can be implemented into your speech. Phrases such as “Wuu2 (What you up to)” can influence us to use this phrase in spoken language. When greeting someone, “Wuu2” isn’t usually your first preference of word choice, but if this is used often, you will naturally use this word more often. This can also be reversed as when you say a word often, you will automatically start using this word in your text.

Another main factor that affects the way we speak and text is abbreviations. We abbreviate words and actions when they are not possible in text or to shorten the word/action. A popular example of this is laughter. In spoken language when we find something funny we would laugh. As this is not possible in text, we would abbreviate laughter to “lol”. Using initialization to spell “Laugh Out Loud”, it is used to inform us that someone is laughing without having to literally translate laughter.

Although their are many differences, their are also many similarities. One example of a similarity is that if a hierarchy is present, people still adjust their respect depending on the person they are talking to. If they are talking to a teacher, whether it be in spoken language or text, they will automatically adjust their language to be more formal. On the other hand, if they are talking to their little brother in text or spoken language they will be more informal as they have a far more closer relationship.

In addition, the use of slang in your speech and text is applicable in both styles of communication. Usually if slang is used in one style, it will be adapted to the other and people will understand each other. These slang words are also linked to idioms. Idioms are used in very similar ways between speech and text communication as if a word or phrase is used within a circle, this can only be understood within this closed group so people outside will not understand. “We’re going docks” is an example used within our school. We say this when we mean ‘we are going sailing’, but since our school school is used to saying this phrase, we will use this more often. This is the same between text and speech.

In conclusion, I believe the relationship is different when many factors are considered, even if their are a few similarities. This is because the factors of difference outweigh the factors of the similarities. Although, I believe that para linguistic features is the main point which affects the difference between the two styles of communication. This is because in speech it is a natural way to include additional information, whereas in text we are forced to find another way to communicate this.

The relationship between spoken language and the language we use when we text is vastly similar but different when the aspects of each are considered.

Close relationship: Word choice

Mutual relationship: Capital letters, emoticons, “Lol” use of abbreviations

Overall structure : Idiomatic phrases, sound features in speech, omissions in speech, accent in speech, paralinguistic phrases in speech, abbreviations in text, agenda setting in speech and text, modifications in text for brevity.

With my text conversation, I found the use of abbreviations to be very common as well as the use of initialisation. We use these as an efficient way of texting and it helps us when we want to write quickly. In addition, we use exaggerated words we wouldn’t usually use to talk normally, we use sarcasm as a way of a joke or as cuss word we don’t really mean.

We use acronyms to express our expressions when we can’t physically show them. So in text we use acronyms such as ‘Lol’ which means ‘laugh out loud’. Also the use of abbreviations such as ‘gonna’ which  stands for ‘going to’ makes the receipent know the emotion within the word.

[18/09 16:05] Deelan Chan: Natalia

[18/09 16:06] Natalia: Yes child wat dya wanntttt

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: Wat bus r u on

[18/09 16:07] Deelan Chan: I want u

[18/09 16:07] Deelan Chan: I’m on 1??

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: Swear

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: No

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: Cus bus hasnt come yet

[18/09 16:07] Deelan Chan: To make me a sandwich

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: Me

[18/09 16:07] Natalia: U make urself one

[18/09 16:07] Deelan Chan: I’m actually on the bus

[18/09 16:08] Natalia: Swear

[18/09 16:08] Deelan Chan: Swear

[18/09 16:08] Natalia: Say walahi

[18/09 16:08] Deelan Chan: Walahi

[18/09 16:08] Natalia: Swear to god

[18/09 16:08] Deelan Chan: Swear to God

[18/09 16:08] Natalia: Oh i see bus 1

[18/09 16:08] Natalia: Dammmn

[18/09 16:08] Deelan Chan: But I’m at you’re bridge road

[18/09 16:09] Deelan Chan: *I’m at tower bridge road

[18/09 16:09] Natalia: Loooool

[18/09 16:09] Natalia: Soz

[18/09 16:09] Deelan Chan: I swear the bus came earlier

[18/09 16:10] Natalia: No it didnt

[18/09 16:10] Deelan Chan: yes it did

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: Omg

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: Im lost

[18/09 16:11] Deelan Chan: Ik u r

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: No

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: Im meaqn

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: Mean

[18/09 16:11] Natalia: In real life

[18/09 16:11] Deelan Chan: No ur not

[18/09 16:12] Natalia: Wat

[18/09 16:12] Natalia: Ok im seriously lost

[18/09 16:12] Deelan Chan: Wait where are u

[18/09 16:13] Natalia: Idk

[18/09 16:13] Natalia: Help

Albion’s Transcript uses many different language features such as ommition mainly as he says “we dominate” which shortens the word and makes his speech more efficient. It makes your point more straightforward and direct while still giving the whole meaning of the speech.

Repetition is also greatly used when he says “Look at the table, look at the table.” The use of repitition proves the point and gives a more direct affect to get the point across.A filler is also used when Albion says “err” which gives him time to think about his point.