Thursday, March 6, 2014

Solecism

MEANING 1) 

"you is what you is"

is an example of a solecism
using nonstandard grammar,often intended to make a statement of rebellion.

"curiouser and curiouser"  

Is an example of a solecism
spoken by Alice in Wonderland reflecting how absurd she found her situation

MEANING 2)

A solecism is also just a mistake--a slip, faux pas, or oversight

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