THE USE OF YOUTH SLANG IN ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MAGAZINES
Abstract
This article examines the use of youth slang in English and American magazines and analyzes its linguistic, stylistic, and communicative functions. Youth slang has become an important component of modern media discourse, especially in magazines targeting teenagers and young adults.
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