Amplification and Compression

Amplified language is preferred in the teaching environment. In these situations it is important to take the time in explaining complex issues in a comprehensible format. Compressed language is most useful in advertisements. In an world where each second or word costs money it is important to get to the point about the product. People aren’t going to wait around to hear about it. Our group’s discourse community of instant messaging prefers compressed language for its speed. Although amplified language is accepted, most conversation via IM requires short answers in order to keep up with the conversation. I know this because they even shorten the language in order to increase the speed of writing.