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It uses contractions and shortened forms of words (ad for advertisement, sub for
submarine). It is suitable for ordinary, informal or familiar conversation.
4. Slang style
Slang is very informal language that includes new and sometimes not polite words
and meanings, and is often used among particular groups of people and is usually
not used in serious speech or writing. It is an expression like” screw up” or
“ripped off” which are often used in speech.
The writer agrees with the opinions above that language style is classified
into slang style (this is more informal than informal style), colloquial style,
informal style, and formal style.
2.4.2 Functions of Language Style
Tarigan (1986) states that “functions of language are to persuade the
readers or listeners”. Oka (in Karyanto, {1997: 12}) states that “language style has
the same function as flavor in food that is to increase the taste”. It means that
language style makes the spoken or written language become interesting and
enjoyable. Poerwodarminto (1981), who uses the term language accessory instead
of language style, argues that the use of language accessories function to improve
or specialize the effect. Similarly, Chaika (1982) states “the language style
functions to convey social or artistic affects”.