This house believes that the use of slang is an important expression of identity

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This house believes that the use of slang is an important expression of identity

(Proposition)

Dear madam chair, adjudicators and the gentlemen of the floor,

I am here to propose the motion that this house believes that the use of slang is an important expression of identity. Slang is everywhere. Whether you are walking down the street, reading in the train or just socialising with your friends, you will experience some form of slang. But what is slang? It is the non-standard use of words in a language and sometimes the creation of new words. These words which are unique to particular members of society express a great deal about their personality. These words make them appear unique and different from another person - which is essentially why many people use slang.

Normal, proper English can be spoken by anyone. It is just a case of learning it and since all the words are pre-defined, a lot of people speak it. However, slang is distinctive. It is made up by the minority so it is not widely used. This makes the effect of slang personal to the group. The fact that not many people