Pubtalkandtheking’sEnglish分析.ppt

The Kings English was no longer...“ The use of English was no longer restricted to a certain race or class. Now English is used both by the King and common people in England. There had been something in… it is quite good and should be considered seriously; it has some value or truth, even if this seems unlikely. pejorative disparaging, derogatory (a word, phrase) expressing contempt or disapproval I didnt think he is using inequality in a pejorative sense. facetious adj. trying to appear amusing and intelligent at a time when other people do not think it is appropriate, and when it would be better to be serious; flippant: a facetious comment / remark Stop being facetious; this is serious. The phrase …… lower classes: The phrase, the King’s English, has always been used disparagingly (disrespectfully) and jokingly by the lower classes. The working people very often make fun of the proper and formal language of the educated people. Speak with the vigor of the ordinary folk Euphemism Carelessness of the ordinary people If the King’s English……should be spoken: The educated people (teachers, grammarians, etc.) insist that one must use the King’s English, i.e. speak English as it should be spoken. But the working people, members of the so-called lower classes mock and jeer at the people by replying in non-standard English that one should speak “English as it should be spoke.” Mocked by the underlings -lings The suffix –ling usually suggests the word with it refers to somebody unimportant or contemptible. Foundling: 弃儿、弃婴 Hireling： 打杂的、跑腿的 Earthling： 市侩、俗人 -Underlings (disapproving) a person with a lower rank or status; minion: When they say with a jeer noun [usually pl.] a rude remark that sb. shouts at sb. else to show that they do not respect or like them; taunt: He walked on to the stage to be greeted with jeers and whistles. English as it should be spoke. The deliberate poor grammar used here reflects the desire by some members of the lower c