Essays about: "Ebonics"

Found 1 essay containing the word Ebonics.

  1. 1. "Not Perfect Grammar, Always Perfect Timing" : African American Vernacular English in Black and White Rap Lyrics

    University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Madeleine Magnusson; [2008]
    Keywords : AAVE; rap music; rap lyrics; hip hop music; Ebonics;

    Abstract : African American Vernacular English, AAVE, is a variant of English spoken mostly by lower-class black citizens in the US. Since the most popular music genre among African Americans today is rap, this paper will describe what characterizes AAVE and rap music, and explore the use of AAVE in rap lyrics of both black and white rappers. READ MORE