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"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." ~ Roald Dahl
Language and meaning, examine how people often assign unique meanings to words.
Raise your hand if you've read Jabberwockyby Lewis Carroll. Okay, for those of you who haven't, here's a By Lewis Carroll - Read by Benedict Cumberbatch of the poem read byBenedict (Sherlock Holmes) Cumberbatch that includes the text. Listen and read along, then respond to the following:
- Regardless of the made-up words, Carroll is telling a story. What do you think the poem is about and why do you think so?
- Sometimes siblings create and share a secret language. Gangs often use obscure or made up words and phrases that only the members know. You may have sung along to this The Name Game lyrics or heard someone do this Vaughan - Scat Blues - 1969. Have you ever manipulated the language? How and why?