English 9

First Quarter – Module 5

Vocabulary or Jargons in Communicative Style
Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Grade Level: ________________________
Name of Teacher: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________________

SIMPLIFIED MELC-BASED BUDGET OF LESSON

September 28- 0ctober 2, 2020

MELCs:
1. Determine the vocabulary or jargons expected of a communicative style.
EN9G-IIe-20
Duration:
5 days
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
 Have you  What is  What are the  When can we  Is jargon a
noticed that jargon? examples of use jargons? bad thing in
some of the  How do you jargon and Does it affect communicati
words have determine how can you your on?
hidden the identify it? communicativ
meanings? vocabulary e style?
or jargons Activity: Activity:
expected in a Activity:
Activity: communicati  Read the  Brainstorm
 Study the ve style? examples  The following any words
illustrations given and "old sayings" and phrases,
given and Activity: observed how have been hit or ways of
observed the  Read and it is used in by a jargon talking you
words study the specific ray! Have fun can think of
presented. definitions of situations. returning that are
a jargon and them to their mainly, or
watch the original only, used by
video on forms. people
YouTube to connected
understand with that
it further. group, place,
or activity.

INTRODUCTION

Communicating effectively with your friends and your family is essential if you want
to build relationships but there are many things that can be a barrier to communication.
Speaking the same language doesn’t mean that we will avoid it. In this lesson, you will get
to know what are the barriers and the jargons in communication and how we can identify
and avoid them.

Study the illustrations on the next page. They consist of words which are familiar to
you, right? What did you notice? Does it convey another description on the way you used
them?
 WHAT IS JARGON?

Jargon is the language of specialized terms used by a group or profession. It’s a

common shorthand among experts and used sensibly can be a quick and efficient way of
communicating.
It is a literary term that is defined as the use of specific phrases and words in a
particular situation, profession, or trade. These specialized terms are used to convey
hidden meanings accepted and understood in that field. Jargon examples are found in
literary and non-literary pieces of writing. The use of jargon is significant in prose and
verse. It seems incomprehensible to the people who do not know the meanings of the
specialized terms.
Most jargon consists of unfamiliar terms, abstract words, non-existent words and
acronyms and abbreviations, with an occasional euphemism thrown in for good measure.
Every profession, trade and organization has its own specialized terms. While this language
is often useful or necessary for those within the group, it is usually meaningless to
outsiders. 

*Watch the video on YouTube to understand more.

What is Jargon? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBdhjrKiUs

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAfj9Xq9SiQ

WHAT ARE THE EXAMPLES OF JARGON?

 Due diligence:  A business term, "due diligence" refers to the research that should be
done before making an important business decision.
 AWOL: Short for "absent without leave," AWOL is military jargon used to describe a
person whose whereabouts are unknown.
 Hard copy: A common term in business, academia, and other fields, a "hard copy" is a
physical printout of a document (as opposed to an electronic copy).
 Cache: In computing, "cache" refers to a place for short-term memory storage.
 Dek: A journalism term for a subheading, usually one or two sentences long, that
provides a brief summary of the article that follows.
 Stat: This is a term, usually used in a medical context, that means "immediately." (As
in, "Call the doctor, stat!")
 Magic bullet: This is a term for a simple solution that solves a complex problem. (It is
usually used derisively, as in "I don't think this plan you've come up with is a magic
bullet.")
 Best practice: In business, a "best practice" is one that should be adopted because it
has proven effectiveness.

How can we determine the vocabulary or jargons expected in a

communicative style?

Take note that if you’re speaking informally to other people in the same field of study,
occupation, or group, you can use jargon and still be understood. However, if you’re
speaking to someone outside this group or writing work for a larger audience, you should
avoid the use of jargon. The point to writing and speaking is communication, and using
words only a few people know can get in the way of getting your point across. Think about
the person you are talking to first, you will always need to choose the right words.

The following "old sayings" have been hit by a jargon ray! Have fun returning
them to their original forms.
For example:
1. Members of an avian species of identical plumage congregate.
Answer: Birds of same feather flock together.

1. Surveillance should precede saltation.

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2. Pulchritude possesses solely cutaneous profundity.
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3. It is fruitless to become lachrymose over precipitately departed lacteal fluid.
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4. Freedom from encrustations of grime is contiguous to possessing divine attributes.
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5. It is impossible to indoctrinate a superannuated canine in innovative maneuvers.
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6. The temperature of the aqueous content of an unremittingly ogled culinary receptacle
does not reach 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
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7. All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not truly auriferous.
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8. Where are visible vapors having their provenance in ignited carbonaceous materials,
there is conflagration.
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9. A plethora of individuals with expertise in culinary techniques vitiates the potable
concoction.
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10. Male cadavers are incapable of yielding any testimony.
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Just Jargon!
Brainstorm any words and phrases, or ways of talking you can think of that are
mainly, or only, used by people connected with that group, place, or activity . A few
have been started for you as examples.

Group / Place / Activity Jargon

School Common Core

The Police

Gardeners Irrigate

MPs and Parliament

Computer Gaming

Coffee Shops

Rap Music

Football

Chemist’s Laboratory
  Jargon is unnecessarily complicated language used to impress, rather than to inform
the readers.
 Special terms can be useful shorthand within a particular audience and may be the
clearest way to communicate with that group. However, going beyond necessary
technical terms to write in jargon can cause misunderstanding or alienation, even if
your only readers are specialists.

REFERENCES

http://www.literarydevices.com/
https://websavvymarketers.com/2014/06/dont-let-jargon-be-a-communication-barrier/
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-jargon-1691202
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-jargon.html

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