THE EFFECTS OF TEXTESE ON LITERACY

​Texting is the relatively new form of digital communication that has rapidly become one the most popular ways people to converse with each other today. It can be done almost anywhere – while you’re walking down the street, while you’re waiting in line at a grocery store, and while you’re waiting at a doctor’s office. It has become incredibly popular among young people, who use it to connect with friends. However, since those sending text messages transform the English language by using what’s called “textese”, it has become a controversial issue among those who support or oppose it. This post will analyze the controversy around textese and propose a solution to the controversy.

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