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ERIC Number: EJ286532
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Verbicide: The Perilously Leaning Tower of Babble.
Pindell, Richard
English Journal, v72 n6 p48-52 Oct 1983
Points out that language abuses--whether jargon, euphemism, or malapropism--blur the distinction between words. Stresses the need for English instructors that can teach students the grammatical rules and inspire them with a love of language. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Figurative Language, Grammar, Language Skills, Semantics
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Euphemism; Jargon