Slang and Jargon

JARGON

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

Poll

Have you heard the term "Jargon"before

• Aye

• Nay

Multiple Choice

What professionals use the Jargon examples pictured on the first slide

• eductors

• scientist

• gamers

• aviators

Slang

a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal (colloquial language)are typically particular context or group of people......an example is GenZ slang terms

comparing Jargon and slang

• both are a kind of communicating within special groups of individuals who understand the actual meanings behind words or phrases

• people who understand the actual meanings behind words or phrases

Contrasting Slang and Jargon

• In contrast, jargon is most commonly used within specific occupations, industries, activities, or areas of interest.

• he more general term slang implies a high degree of ungrammaticality

Open Ended

QUICK WRITE: Pretend you are hanging out with a new group of friends and you do not understand the unfamiliar slang terms they are using...Describe how you feel, and why. on the google form attached to today's assignment on our google classroom