📌Vícios de Linguagem - Resumo [Prof. Alda]

Summary

In this educational video, Professor Alda explains common language mistakes, known as 'vícios de linguagem.' These mistakes, often caused by ignorance or carelessness, include issues like ambiguity, barbarism, cacophony, and pleonasm. Through clear examples, Alda demonstrates how these errors disrupt communication and suggests ways to avoid them. She also provides exercises to help viewers understand and correct these mistakes in their own language use, aiming for clarity and precision in both speech and writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Vícios de linguagem are deviations from grammatical norms, such as mistakes in writing, pronunciation, or word usage, often due to ignorance or carelessness.
• 😀 Ambiguity occurs when a sentence has a double meaning, making it unclear and difficult to understand the message.
• 😀 Barbarism refers to incorrect use of words in terms of pronunciation, form, or meaning, such as misspellings or mispronunciations.
• 😀 Cacophony is the unpleasant repetition of sounds or syllables that create an annoying or jarring effect.
• 😀 Foreignism involves using words or expressions from foreign languages when a corresponding term in the native language exists.
• 😀 Collisions happen when identical or similar consonants are placed together, creating unpleasant repetition in sound.
• 😀 Plebeianism refers to the use of vulgar or informal words and expressions, which should be avoided in formal writing.
• 😀 Gerundism is the overuse of the gerund form to unnecessarily emphasize continuity or future actions.
• 😀 Syntax errors include mistakes in agreement, government, and word placement, which disrupt the sentence structure.
• 😀 Pleonasm involves redundant repetition of words or phrases that do not add meaning, such as 'upwards' in 'climb up'.
• 😀 Preciosism or excessive complexity in language can make a simple idea hard to understand, and simpler words are always more effective.

Q & A

What are language vices, and how do they manifest?

Language vices are deviations from grammatical norms, often due to a lack of knowledge or carelessness on the part of the speaker. They can occur in writing, pronunciation, or the way words are used, leading to errors that reflect a misunderstanding or neglect of the correct use of the language.

What is ambiguity in language, and why is it problematic?

Ambiguity occurs when a phrase has a double meaning, making it difficult to understand the intended message. It compromises comprehension, as the listener or reader may be uncertain about the actual meaning of the sentence.

What is barbarism in language usage?

Barbarism refers to the incorrect use of words, either in terms of pronunciation, spelling, or meaning. Examples include miswriting words or using incorrect terms that do not follow standard grammar or vocabulary.

What is cacophony in language, and when does it occur?

Cacophony happens when there is a repetition of phonemes or syllables that produce an unpleasant sound. It occurs when two similar sounds are placed too close together, creating a jarring or awkward effect.

How does foreignism affect language use?

Foreignism involves using words, phrases, or constructions from other languages when there are equivalent terms in the native language. Overusing foreign terms, especially when there's no need, can detract from clarity and correctness in communication.

What is a collision in language, and why should it be avoided?

Collision occurs when there is an unpleasant repetition of identical or similar consonants in close proximity, leading to a difficult-to-pronounce phrase. This can create awkward or unintelligible constructions, and should be avoided for smoother speech or writing.

What is plebeian language, and when is it inappropriate?

Plebeian language refers to the use of vulgar or informal expressions that are often considered improper for formal contexts. These terms should be avoided in academic, professional, or serious writing as they reflect a lack of familiarity with standard language norms.

What is gerundism, and why is it problematic?

Gerundism is the excessive use of the gerund form of verbs, often in unnecessary instances, to indicate ongoing actions. It can result in awkward or redundant phrasing, especially in formal language, and should be avoided to make communication more direct.

What is a syntax error, and what types of mistakes fall under this category?

A syntax error occurs when there is a mistake in sentence structure, such as incorrect agreement between subject and verb, wrong preposition usage, or misplaced words. These errors violate grammatical rules and can confuse the reader or listener.

What is pleonasm, and how can it be avoided?

Pleonasm is the use of redundant words or phrases that do not add meaning to the sentence. For example, saying 'upward to the top' or 'enter inside' is redundant, as the words 'upward' and 'enter' already imply direction. Avoiding pleonasm helps make communication clearer and more concise.