Monday, May 3, 2010

Strong Language

In a light discussion a few days ago the editors were talking about the use of strong language. This got me thinking about what that phrase means. And being the word enthusiast that I am, I have to dig down for true meaning.

These days we hear the phrase "contains strong language" and we rush our four year old myna bird in footie pajamas from the room. We don't want them repeating that "strong language" in pre-school tomorrow.

If this phrase truly meant strong language, we'd be sitting our children down for a lesson of how to string together proper sentence.

The word "Strong" is defined as: having, showing, or able to exert great power.

The word "Language" is defined as: a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation.

Here is your challenge. Write a scene with two characters becoming very heated. Use strong language to express their anger WITHOUT using a single curse word (or the word exasperated). Post below as you wish.