Literary Terms

Three areas of the English language with rapid changes are:
1. Vocabulary: The creation of new words (neologisms) due to technology and social media (e.g., 'selfie', 'google').
2. Grammar: A simplification of rules in informal communication, such as the changing use of prepositions and pronouns.
3. Lexis and Slang: The rapid adoption of internet slang and informalities into mainstream language, changing the meanings and usage of words.

Autumn and summer are integral parts of the seasonal cycle that leads to spring. Summer is the season of growth and energy. Autumn is the season of maturity and harvest, the result of summer's work, as celebrated in Keats' "Ode to Autumn." It precedes winter, a period of rest and dormancy, which is necessary for the renewal and rebirth that characterize the arrival of spring.