WHAT IS POPULAR LANGUAGE? (WITH EXAMPLES) - LITERATURE - 2024

The popular language are the words, expressions and literary forms used by a group of people in a particular territory.

Popular language is not formal, like that used in literary works, novels or legal documents, it is an informal language used by ordinary people in daily life, with friends or family.

This language can vary from one community to another, from one city to another, and from one town to another. Different expressions are used in different communities that are frequently used by their inhabitants.

Examples

For example, in the popular language of Mexico it is said "what father", however in Spain "what a cool" is used, while in Colombia "cool" is used. This is an example of an expression of the popular language of different countries.

Another example is with the sentimental partner; while in Spain or Mexico "boyfriend or girlfriend" is used, in Chile "pololo or polola" is used.

These people converge on a set of linguistic signs, which are adapted or modified by their inhabitants.

Language plays a very important role in culture and even creates its identity. People appropriate words, using them as they see fit.

A "code" and intonation so typical of the territory (town, ethnic group, city or country) is created that they can even make it difficult to communicate with a foreign person or one from the periphery.

Popular language as identity

Language is one of the most important aspects of a society, since it defines it and makes it different from the others. Through this expression, the bearer represents his culture and territory.

Identity bearer

Popular language allows the creation of interpersonal relationships, membership in social circles and a sense of humor.

It is a free expression, without grammatical or syntactic rules, which allows the creation of its own codes and symbols.

People who feel identified with a particular language have an inclusive coexistence, even without knowing the other. The receiver knows the expressions, jokes and even how the wearer's intonation will be.

Fighting tool

Popular language is a free tool without oppression, therefore it should not be subjected. It must be a living language, which allows good coexistence.

Political leaders can use language for or against them. But only those who feel part of it, understand it and use it correctly, will be able to fit in with society.

Otherwise, the leader cannot empathize with the can and the people will not trust him.

Renewed language

Because language is manipulated by people and they in turn change, language has the need to renew itself.

New generations constantly arrive in the territory, the culture changes, foreigners bring new words or simply the lifestyle changes.

Culture development

Is it through the renewal of language that culture changes or through the renewal of culture that language changes?

There is no clear order, but they are two aspects that are highly related, one could not exist without the other.

While new literary forms are born, some others die. The renewal of popular language brings a new twist that influences everyday life and people.

New stories are created, literature enriches and the lexicon expands.

References

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