EL-S Check up #2: Pidgin is being used on the card. All of the words are the same font and same size. The audience is those who are thinking of getting a family or friend a card for celebration. The domain is the general public. The card is just telling you some jokes, like you act crazy or shake your butt. Pidgin is used here to add topical humor.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47166
United States
Aiea
SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The language that is used on the sign is Hawaiian.
- How is the language presented?:
The Hawaiian word “aloha” is presented backwards and upside down in all white letters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public, but would probably be more directed towards locals.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is above a clothing store in Aiea in a public shopping center.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The Hawaiian word, “aloha”, is a form of greeting to say hello, welcome and is also a form of farewell or to say goodbye. It also means the presence of breath or breath of life as “alo” means “presence” or “share” and “ha” means “breath of life” or “essence of life”.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals as they pass by the store.
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