E-literacy

What is E-literacy?


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The usage of text-message or e-mail language/acronyms/grammar in a setting unrelated to text messages or e-mail (especially in formal writing).

E-literacy can be demonstrated in two ways:

Spoken aloud: "LOL that is so funny! OMFG!"

Or, in formal writing: "One of my fave ppl 2 hang out w/ is my bff april. We alwyz have a gr8 time cuz she's like a sistr 2 me."

See lol, omg, illiteracy, text message, e-mail


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