Let us focus on style. Read the definition of slang and do the following exercise.

Slang — very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people, for example, children, criminals, soldiers, students etc.

The slang words in the sentences below are printed in bold type. Replace each slang word with a word or phrase from the following list: made, friend, television, policeman, discarded, nuisance, pound (s), cigarettes, alcohol, prison, without money.

1. He smokes thirty fags a day. Too many!

2. He drinks a lot. He must spend twenty quid on booze.

3. He thought his meal was overcooked. When the waiter brought his bill, he kicked up a fuss and wouldn’t pay.

4. I lost 500 dollars at a casino last night. I’m absolutely skint.

5. My childhood mate stole a car. Now he is in the nick.

6. She got bored with her boyfriend and ditched him.

7. There’s a good film on the telly tonight, but I’ve got to go out. What a drag!

8. I wouldn’t like to be a copper directing traffic in the street in such bad weather.

Now find examples of slang words and phrases in the story. Why do you think the author resorts to ample usage of slangisms?

12. The kids in the story kept their rescue mission secret. Have you ever had a really important secret in your life? How does having a secret made you feel? Express your thoughts in writing and be ready to share it with your group mates.

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