We Gon' Be Alright: Notes On Race And Resegregation By Jeff Chang

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We Gon' Be Alright: Notes On Race And Resegregation By Jeff Chang
The term slang is used synonymously to describe colloquial language commonly used in informal writing. Colloquial language is important in writing because it creates a conversational tone in the writing. Colloquial language is the everyday spoken languages used in writing to present a relaxed and casual way of trying to achieve informality when discussing sensitive topics. Slang is a common method used by writers to show impertinent behavior that the seems to be embedded in our society.
The purpose of this research paper what slang is and how it is used to show why slang deviates from standard language when discussing sensitive topics, in reference to Jeff Chang's article We Gon' Be Alright: Notes On Race And Resegregation. Slang serves several purposes, this paper present how Chang use slang to identify himself by members of specific groups, change the level of his discussion towards informality to oppose establishment.
What is slang?
The term slang can be traced back to Scandinavia, it's a term used to describe a narrow piece of land that goes between larger pieces of land to show free movement (Rezaei 6). In language, the term slang is used in casual interaction to show some form of identity or oppose authority in a non-threatening manner (Rezaei 8). Many authors use slang while writing, it's not surprising to come across colloquial speeches in article and novels.
Slang has become more in speech and in writing, slang comprises of randomly altered words that are overstated, and at times can be forceful or facetious. In other words, slang is a writing style that use distorted words or altered words to attract the audience (Rezaei 8).
In one of the books, Slang And Sociability, the author describes slang as popular culture in college defining it as the ever-changing set of words and phrases the most speaker use as a strategy to either reinforce or establish a social identity within the society (Baines 16). Most definitions of slang word present the social aspects making it an important strategy in speech and in writings. Slang serves several purposes. This is to identify members of groups, change the levels of conversation to the direction of informality to oppose establishment (Baines 20).
The use of slang
Slang are words or a set of phrases used within informal arenas by specific groups of people. When we read articles or any other forms of literature, we can easily recognize slang as a common literary technique used by writers. Most contemporary writers use figurative words as a deliberate method to enhance their writing (Coleman 123). Slang words, also known as colloquial speech are some of the new methods writers used as the most comfortable style to express their sentiments (Coleman 129).
Writers are mostly influenced by the situation around them, the people around them and the place they belong. It becomes a common scenario that colloquial words are deliberately used to instill a sense of the reality of a situation (Coleman 131). Jeff Chang's article We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation in a good example of his expression of racial segregation in America. Chang shares his perso...