Language is what separates us from other animals. Not only do we declare "official" languages, but we then break them down even further. There is formal, informal, descriptive, and emotive language. There are parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions. If that's not enough to remember, let's add in figurative language, such as similes, alliterations, or onomatopoeia. And don't get me started on slang, fragments, or dangling participles. It's no wonder that authors have used their literary prowess to poke a little fun at our remarkable powers of verbalization.
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