Jargon Definition and Literary Language

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Jargon Definition

As you read, you'll want to collect a list of unusual terms in your book and mark the pages where they are used.

Assignments 7.32 and 7.33 in this session involve working with jargon. You'll create a list of at least ten “jargon” terms that you’ve learned in reading this book. Jargon is just specialized language that is specific to a particular field. For example, in teaching, the terms “standardized testing," "differentiation," and "assessment” are all jargon for particular things that are important in the world of education.

It's important to think about the jargon terms in particular fields and learn to use those terms as you learn more about that topic. The types of jargon terms you find in your book will vary depending on the book. If you're reading about politics, they'll be politics and government terms. If you're reading about mountain climbing, they'll be climbing jargon. If you're reading about a chef, it'll be cooking jargon. It will vary by book.

Here's another resource for understanding jargon.

You will create a list of at least ten jargon terms from your book. Also include a quotation where the term is used and a definition for each term -- so MARK THESE AS YOU READ. There's a template below that you may use if you like.

Your jargon dictionary will be worth 40 points.