SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The languages that are used on the sign is Hawaiian, English, and Chinese.
- How are the languages presented?:
The Hawaiian language is presented in big blue letters, the English is presented in smaller blue letters, and the Chinese language is presented in red characters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public, but would probably be directed to the locals and some tourists.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is above a supermarket in a public shopping area.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The word “palama” means to watch over; to guard; to keep guard as soldiers; to be guarded or watched over in Hawaiian.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals who pass by this sign to attract them into the supermarket.
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