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Clarence Major Reads Billy Collins

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Language Evolution from Everyday Speech to Formality

The richness and power of language lie in the everyday speech which forms the foundation of all language. Language evolves from slang, jargon, dialects, and idioms towards formality, but once it becomes formal, it tends to stagnate. Keeping the language fresh and developing is crucial for its vitality.

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