Abstract:
The necessity for an efficient concise language in communication has been the
reason behind evolution of Short Message Language. They are used for different
communicative purposes. Development in Communication and Technology
have paved the way for an expansion of Short Message Services. Therefore,
instead of a voice message the ability to send and receive text messages is
popular these days. Hence this research focuses on studying the language used
in short texts conveying a message. The research was conducted by observing
fifty people including both young and adult population who use Short Message
Service in their daily activities. Data were gathered by analysing the way they
use language in short messages. It was observed that this method could be
employed for broad conversations. Communication through available templates
allow the sender to convey the intended message within a short time duration.
Symbols and unique abbreviations are used in communicating via short
messages. Usage of idiolect have become the recent trend with regarded to the
language employed in Short Message Services.
