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Formal and Informal Language
Formal language highly differs from the informal one in many ways. For example, while formal language is less personal, informal language has no limits of personality or secrecy (Flinders University of S.Aust 97). It could go to any extent at the discretion of the author. The two types of language also differ in the tone that they use, the words as well as the purpose (Flinders University of S.Aust 119). Formal language is usually used in official and purposes while informal is mostly used for personal reasons.
The two excerpt by using the parameter above to determine their type leads to the conclusion that they are different. The speech of Kennedy’s is formal in nature, while Kerouac’s narration is informal. One can tell that the language used in the excerpt of Kerouac was written for purposes that are not strictly academic. The information given by the excerpt is true and accurate, but the language in which it is expressed renders it informal.
The first excerpt on the speech of former president J.F Kennedy can be re-written into informal language. “The world has currently changed because every man has the mortal power to abolish all types of poverty. Nevertheless, the beliefs of revolution by our forefathers that human rights are given by God and not by a country are still an issue in the current generation. We should always remember that we are the beneficiaries of that revolution and therefore, it should be known that the torch of revolution has been handed over to the current generation in this century. This has been legally permitted, disciplined by peace and the pride of our ancient heritage. Therefore, there should be no one willing to undo the rights that country has always observed both locally and internationally.”
Works Cited
Flinders University of S.Aust. A Study of Informal Language Learning. Adelaide, Australia:
Flinders University of S.Aust, 1987.