Friday, June 19, 2009

Anthony, Kory, Cameron, Troy - Colloquialism

pg 61 - "don't knock it" -

this quote is a colloquialism that is saying to not say anything negative about it. This is a reference to the language used in popular culture in today's modern society.

This is used by Day to show that Claudia is a part of the popular culture or is influenced by it and therefore is easier to relate to as a character and interact with, including the reader and the characters in the novel.

pg 50 - "I know other guys scored down there" -

This is a reference to obtaining drugs locally. The word "scored" is a colloquialism for obtaining, and in this quote referring to drugs, which is part of the popular culture of today.

This is used by Day to show the way popular culture is an influence on Robbie and how Day uses this to show the recognition to to the availability of drugs in this area, and also, in today's society.

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