1. State the difference between slang and colloquialism. 2. Give your interpretation of what “get the low-down” means.


3. How is the subheading of the passage particularly appropriate when you consider what the whole extract is about?


4. Suggest a definition for the word “prolific” in paragraph 1.


5. Refer to paragraph 1. Why is it not surprising that slang and colloquialisms are so commonly heard in Cape Town?


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6. Quote a word from paragraph 1 that proves that this is the only place in the world where people use this kind of language.


7. In paragraph 2 the writer refers to the people from the Cape Flats being “vibrant in every way”. Discuss how this has affected the way people communicate in Cape Town.


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8. How does the metaphor “sayings from all the nation’s official languages inject themselves into casual conversations” affect your understanding of how slang and colloquialisms become part of a language? In your answer you should explain what is being compared to what and how it is effective in creating an image that you understand.


9. Choose one of the examples from this guide to Cape Town slang and explain why you think it is particularly colourful and appropriate.


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