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SELF-CREATION IN THE NET MESSENGERS STATUS DESCRIPTIONS

Author(s): Anna Jankowska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Media studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego

Summary/Abstract: Self-creation in the net messengers status descriptions is manifested more or less consciously through language means supported by pre-arranged graphic and iconic signs symbolizing user’s temporary moods, for example: c smile, :-D laughter, ;-) wink, :-/ disapproval, :-o surprise. By means o f net messengers status descriptions users create their own image. They do it practicing various ingratiation techniques. In the material studied, vulgar language, foreign words and verbal expressions were noted. The intention of this kind o f speaker’s action is the willingness to attract attention, provoke response among other users and create the image o f an original, emotional, imaginative and inventive human being. The exposition o f individual personality using linguistic means creates individual self-characterization, which is a trademark of the speaker.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 44
  • Page Range: 51-60
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish