THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
digital language , identity construction, emojis , social media communication, slang, multilingualism.Abstract
It is dedicated to investigating the function of language in social media communuication, with a particular emphasis on how language influences online community development, identity formation, and interactions. This study looks at the various ways of used language by people on social media to interact with different audiences, express themselves , and build relationships. Particular focus is placed on the usage of emojis, slang, and informal language, which have revolutionized the way people express their feelings and thoughts. The study also empasizes how language affect social dinamics, digital culture, and communication patterns in the quickly changing online environment.
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