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Discourse Community

In the world of academia, one concept that holds significant importance is that of a discourse community. A discourse community is a group of people who share a common interest, have a specialized vocabulary and ways of communicating, and work towards achieving common goals. This community can be found in various settings such as schools, workplaces, or even social media platforms. To effectively communicate with a discourse community, it is crucial to identify and understand the specific audience you are writing for.

This involves recognizing the members' shared interests, values, and beliefs, as well as the language and style of communication they use. For example, if you are writing for a group of scientists, you would need to use technical terminology and provide detailed explanations to ensure your message is accurately conveyed.

On the other hand, if you are writing for a group of artists, you may need to use more creative language and focus on visual elements to engage your audience. Identifying the target audience also involves understanding their level of knowledge and expertise on the topic at hand. This will allow you to tailor your message accordingly and avoid using overly technical jargon or oversimplifying complex concepts. By doing so, you can establish credibility with your audience and effectively communicate your ideas and arguments.

In conclusion, understanding the concept of a discourse community and identifying the specific audience you are writing for are essential components of effective communication. By recognizing and addressing the unique characteristics and needs of your audience, you can successfully engage with them and create meaningful connections within your chosen community.

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Title: The Power of Local Expressions

Whenever I am with my aunt, I must say she has an interesting way of saying things whenever I stay with her, as well as at my grandma's place. The atmosphere in their neighborhood is unique, as they have known their neighbors. With their neighbors they have their own language and words. They know their neighbors because all of them grow up together in their town, not like others. They have their own words which people are most know it.

My grandma runs a small restaurant in the town, where I often hear the locals referring to each other as "feria." I asked my grandma about it once, and she chuckled before handing me a small treat that she called "feria" as well. It was money my grandma gave me some and now I went to my friend Kristal para picharle something. I decided to visit my friend Kristal at the nearby park. As I walked through the park, I noticed groups of people sitting around, drinking what they called "chela." We were talking about things, and we ended up about she calling people so fresa. I said, what? She said," se creen muy muy." She sighed and said, "They act like they're too good for everyone else. They think they're better than the rest of us." She referred to them as "fresa," It is because my friends from here moved to America and whenever they come to the town now, they don't talk to me anymore. They think they have fancy things and it's annoying.

Esto esta cayon! As I reflected on my conversation with Kristal, I thought about my cousins who had also moved to America. They too had developed a sense of superiority and acted as if they were above everyone else. It made me feel proud of my uncle, who had worked so hard to provide opportunities for his children, only for them to turn their backs on their family and heritage. Despite the changes that had occurred within my community, I vowed to remain true to my roots and never forget where I came from. I may not have the fancy clothes or extravagant lifestyle of those who had left, but I had something far more valuable - a sense of belonging and connection to my people.

In my aunt's place sometimes, she told me "pon ojo." My aunt took me to the plaza, but before we left, she said, "Achis! Donde puse mis llaves!" a common exclamation when she can't find something. When I come back to look for them and we start walking through the streets, my aunt always says Aguas! before crossing the street. "You don't need to tell me so many times that I know how to cross the street". While we passed people's shops, I heard people telling others how was your chamba. Some shops have zerape; they are cloaks and are colorful. When we went out to shopping, my aunt saw my cousin and she said, "mira quien cayo el chahuistle." My aunt introduced me to my cousin esta chava who works with your uncle at a ranch for events, after our conversation ends. My cousin said, "if you go to el Rancho Herraduras, you are welcome to come with your carnales."

There are still things I need to learn from my community because there are things that you cannot say the same thing about while living in America, even though they have Spanish speakers. This taught me the importance of understanding regional variations in language and customs within Mexican slang. In Mexico, they have different words in different communities, and I need to learn them so I will not be confused while communicating with others, for example. I did learn that in Mexico City, they called their tacos "quesadillas'. I went to a restaurant, and I order quesadilla, tacos with cheese, but when I received my food, my quesadilla instead had meat. I was confused at first; I thought they gave me the wrong order.  There are things in Mexico that are not the same in other states of Mexico. Even though we speak the same language, we are from different worlds, which makes us unique.

It inspired me to continue learning and exploring the nuances of language and tradition within my community. Who knows what other hidden gems and insights await me as I continue to engage different roots and connect with more Mexican slangs that I don't know of.