Рет қаралды 595
983. This week, we explore "skunked" words - terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate between prescriptivists who stick to traditional meanings and descriptivists who accept new usages and what you should do with these words in your own writing. Plus, we learn how using "we" versus "I" alters perceptions of leadership, inclusivity, and status.
The "skunked words" segment was written by Mignon Fogarty and Susan K. Herman. Susan is a retired multidisciplined language analyst, analytic editor, and instructor for the federal government.
The pronoun segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." A version of the piece originally appeared on Psychology Today, and you can find her at valeriefridland.com.
Correction:
11:15 FIRST person plural pronouns
Transcript: grammar-girl.s...
Podcast: Want to listen to the whole audio show on the go? Try pod.link/17342....
Video Production: Kamryn Lacy, Holly Hutchings and Nathan Semes
Host and Editor: Mignon Fogarty
Grammarpalooza: joinsubtext.co... or text 'Hello' to 917-540-0876
Newsletter: www.quickanddi...
LinkedIn Learning writing courses. j.mp/3oooKmK
Peeve Wars card game. www.thegamecra...
Books. us.macmillan.c...
VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475) or sayhi.chat/gra...
Audio Engineer: Nathan Semes
Director of Podcasts: Brannan Goetschius
Advertising Operations Specialist: Morgan Christianson
Marketing Associate: Davina Tomlin
Digital Operations Specialist: Holly Hutchings
Marketing Assistant: Kamryn Lacy
Theme music by Catherine Rannus. www.catherinera...
Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.