Identify ten slang words that are no longer in current use. Be sure to provide a definition of each word. Do some research to find out how these words came into the language.
Identify a topic (but not poker, cricket, or baseball which are discussed in the chapter) for which you can identify at least three figures of speech. Provide a definition of each and a sample sentence. If possible, explain the sayings original meaning within its original context.
Suggested Readings
Bonvillain, N. (2019). Language, Culture, and Communication: The Meaning of Messages. Rowman & Littlefield.
Goddard, C. (2011). Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Lakoff, G. (2008). Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things: What Categories Reveal About the Mind. University of Chicago Press.
