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What Makes a Slang Word Useful?
Living outside of the Philadelphia area for most of my life, I’ve seen my fair share of slang words enter and leave the fray. Some of them are amusing, some of them are useful, and some are outright pointless and forgettable. But it never really occured to me that there might actually be ways of truly assessing a slang word’s value. There are standards that linguists and philologists use to measure what a new word or phrase provides.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Writers
Is Language an Economy or a Tapestry?
For much of my time as a writer, I’ve been torn between two camps. Since middle school, my father instilled in me an appreciation for words and each of their distinct meanings. For any given idea, there are a million ways to express it. To include every possible permutation of polysyllabic phrases, proverbs and platitudes, we begin to enter into delightful verbal infinities.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Writers
12 Mistakes I did- writing on vocal.media
Let's find out what are those factors 1. Ignoring Guidelines: Vocal.media, like any platform, has specific guidelines for content creation. Ignoring these guidelines may result in your work being rejected or not receiving the visibility it deserves. Guidelines typically cover content standards, formatting requirements, and community rules. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with and adhere to these guidelines is crucial for successful writing on Vocal.media.
By Salman siddique2 years ago in Writers
The Land of 'Fire and Ice'.
Iceland, aptly named 'the land of fire and ice', is one of the most striking places on our planet. This frozen landscape is set right on top of a volcanic melting pot, which is evident in the fountains of scalding water and explosions of molten lava that escapes the crust. The end result is a landscape of stark and fiery beauty.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
A Six Pack of Writers. Top Story - November 2023.
Hi my name is Rick Henry Christopher On March 8, 2022 I created the Facebook group Vocal + Assist. I had been a creator with Vocal Media since May 25, 2021. That was during a very trying time in my life. It was a few months after I went through radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Shortly after that my mom began hallucinating pretty bad and ended up in the hospital. After that she required round the clock care having been diagnosed with dementia and Major Depressive Disorder. My brother and I taught ourselves how to care for my mom in this condition which also included the fact that she is completely blind and is now incontinent. Then my brother became sick only two months later and he passed away on January 31, 2021.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Writers
THE SURPRISE BIRTHDAY
Once upon a time in the charming town of Willowridge, where the streets whispered secrets of bygone days, a buzz of excitement enveloped the air. It was no ordinary day; it was Thomas's birthday, and little did he know, his life was about to be touched by a surprise that would resonate through the corridors of time.
By Precious Oden2 years ago in Writers
500 Pieces of Me. Top Story - November 2023.
So, although I have been working on NaNoWriMo and still posting here regularly, I still didn't really notice until tonight that I was hitting another milestone - 500 published pieces on Vocal. That is during the last two years, with the bulk being this year. So quite the achievement, in my mind.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Writers
What Women Think about SEX Versus Reality
As a woman, I have always been intrigued by the societal norms and expectations surrounding sex. Growing up, I was taught that sex was something that women had to be cautious about and that a woman’s worth was often determined by her sexual behavior. However, as I grew older and had my own experiences, I realized that there was often a stark difference between what women think about sex and the reality of the situation.
By Riches Avenue2 years ago in Writers
