An English-Speaking World.ppt

19 An English-Speaking World by Don L. F. Nilsen and Alleen Pace Nilsen “Standard English may be the standard by which people’s language in English-speaking countries is measured, but it’s important to recognize that it’s simply one among many kinds of English.” (Smith Wilhelm 48) Rhyming Slang When Jeff Wilhelm was in Tasmania, Australia, he asked why Larry, the curriculum director was absent. He was told, “That old bag a fruit did the frog and toad to Steak and Kidney!” In Australian rhyming slang Bag a fruit ? man in the suit ? boss Frog and toad ? hit the road ? took a trip Steak and K