The relationship between spoken language and text is a very strong relationship and they both influence each other greatly . Text will change the way we speak and how we speak will change how we text , certain abbreviations and words usually used in text you might say and the same will happen with spoken language and text . This essay will be proving that spoken language and text mutually influence each other
Spoken language and text mutually influence each other words or phrases you use in text might use say . Abbreviations , Words , Phrases , Upper case and Lower case , Backchannelling , Ellipsis and Idiolect . These are all part of text and spoken language which make changes when going through Spoken language to text and the other way around .
When we text we often shorten words for efficiency this is called abbreviations and this is the change from spoken language to text . When we text we might say “OMW” instead of saying “On My Way” this is because “OMW” is quicker , most words are shortened for efficiency. There is also another word people text differently than when they speak , “2” is used instead of “to” and “too” this is for efficiency because it quicker . A very popular abbreviation that most people will use is “LOL” this means “Laugh Out Loud” but when people text this they might not be laughing this is because it not always to say it funny its to say that you understand the joke . This is also called an idiomatic phrase when you text or say “OMW” instead of “On My Way”. Although people usually use abbreviations in text they still can be used in spoken language . Its usually spoken words like “I’m On My Way” that get changed to “OMW” but it can go the other way around “LOL” is a perfect example of this . It was originally used in text but is used a lot in spoken language .
Capital letters in text is the equivalent of talking louder in spoken language . When people laugh in text it is written as “LOL” or “HAHAHAHA” when people use “HAHAHAHA” this means it actually funny and most likely the person who used it is laughing . The longer is gets the funnier the person found it and it’s usually in capitals . As an example “lol” and “LOL” are differently wrote but the same word . “LOL” is to say that it’s really or actually funny . “lol” is to say that they understand the joke or it’s funny but not really funny . Explanation marks are also used to shout or simply speak louder . When people use capital letters or explanation marks in their text it usually means that it’s important or they could be angry . Capital letters are used for mainly two things for either seriousness or being louder . Speaking louder is the equivalent of Capital letters in text .
Text has changed how we speak as well speak has changed how we speak . Words like “LOL” and “DW” were originally used in text but are sometimes used in speech . This because speech and text influence each other greatly , words ones used in text are used in speech and spoken words are now used in text that weren’t always used in text .
Emotions are for facial expressions . Emotions are used as visuals any they can replace words . For example a frowny face is used to say you’re not happy without having to say it and a birthday cake is used to say it’s someone’s birthday. Emotions in text are the same as facial expressions in spoken language . In spoken language it’s easier to see a persons mood while in text you will use emotions but a frowny face does not always mean that you’re not happy .
They words people use and how they speak can tell you a lot like the relationship between the people in the conversation , where the people live , the background of the person and their age . We can find this out in spoken text because only certain people in certain ages and places uses certain slang . You could tell the difference between someone who lives in the UK and the USA just from one word . For example on the U.S.A they will can a water fountain a “Bubbler” if you was to come to the UK and say “Where is the bubbler” no one would understand what you meant . A conversation can also tell you the relationship between the people speaking because of the words and terms they use and even the subject they’re talking about .
Spoken language and text are very similar but have some differences as a lot of words used in text aren’t used in speech because it might only make sense in text and the same is with speech . Speech and text are usually informal so formal language is very different from both because when most people speak they don’t speak formally and text usually has a lot of slang and abbreviations . Formal language is very different from speech and text because when people speak and text they try to get their point across as quickly as possible , when writing or speaking formerly it takes a longer time . This is why most people wire and text informally because it easier and still understandable .
Backchannelling in speech this is where you show the person that you’re talking to that you understand . Like a head nod or saying yeah or mmrn . Backchannelling in text is the same , theirs emotions in text that portray head nods , when backchannelling in text you might write “Yh…..?” this is the same as backchannelling in speech it’s mean to say continue or I understand .
Ellipsis happens in text and speech a lot when the person speaking will miss out parts of a sentence , it usually happens in text but can happen in speech as well . In text and speech you might say “Were u” instead of saying “Were are you?” this is also for efficiency its easier to say and text and people still understand ?
In text and speech we use words that only a certain group in a certain area will know what means . When Andy says “Shut up yellow” a lot of people wont know what he means this is because it’s an idiom . An idiom is where only a certain group of people know what a word or phrase means when used in a certain way .The text conversation uses a lot of abbreviations and is very informal . If you didn’t know the people texting and didn’t live in the same area as them than you would be very confused because it wouldn’t make any sense . They use a lot of abbreviations like “Tomoz” , “Convo” , “Nm” , “Wuu2” and “Yh” these are all for efficiency . Its easier for the person to text when they use abbreviations that can still be understood . They are abbreviations not idioms because it’s not only a certain group that can understand what the person is saying .
Omission is a part of the sentence that has been left out like in the Andy says “Was da English HW?” instead of saying “Was there English Homework” This is also for efficiency . Usually omission used when the person writing the sentence does not need all the words in the sentence to get his point across and still can be understood .
Slang is used a lot in text and spoken language and because the way you speak and the way you text mutually influence each other if you use slang in speech then you will start to used slang in text . When you speak using slang your sentences wont be in formal language and might not always be understood by some people . When using slang and abbreviations in text it might not make senses and might confuse the person you speak to . When using slang in speech it could be easier to understand because of the context you use it in .
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