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Re: Language (Was:Re: Ebonics)



At 11:03 PM 12/21/96 -0800, you wrote:

:[snip]

:If you read my complete post, you would note that I made a distinction
:between "twang" (i.e., slurring words)

Twang is _not_ slurring words; twang is speaking with a nasal accent. A
good example is the principal's secretary in "Ferris Buhler's Day Off."

Thanks, y'all.

Cordially,

Alec                   

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