The Sociolect Of Teenage Jocks

Part I of Essay
“Hey! You gonna’ get loaded after the game tonight? There’s a party at Joe’s, mad chicks will be there. Come to get some, but keep it on the DL, it’s for football guys only.” They are full of strength, full of power, full of conceit. Why do they speak the way they do? ....

Part II of Essay
.... quarry. Diction of a jock is overridden with abbreviations, such as DL which means Down Low, slang words consisting of the common Asshole, Bitch or “F*ck You” and newer slang including words such as phat which means cool or good. A jock’s body language consists of numerous slang gestures, for instance the ever popular middle finger would be a good example, along with the flex of muscles which would show the tough guy’s dominance and power. Structuring their sentences by using phrases such as, “You gotta’ problem with me?” or “ Come here," il ....