considered taboo in English because it is refers to Private Part of the Body and not to be used as a daily language. The word ‘cock’ means penis.
e. Emphasize an Emotion
Data 1: appendix page 2
VERONA: CONTD ... I fucking poisoned you in your sleep. How sick is
that?... for the satisfaction of watching you squirm out your last minutes knowing it was me that did it to you, and theres nothing you
can do about it... MORE
The word ‘fucking’, which is expressed by Verona, refers to intensifying used to emphasize an emotion. In this case, Verona was annoyed by Chelios.
Verona commands Chelios to kill Don Kim but he did not do it instead of letting Don Kim to go. Therefore, Verona poisoned Chelios in his sleep to punish him.
The word ‘fucking’ used by Verona is to express his emotion to Chev’s action. Therefore, the word ‘fucking’ refers to intensifying used to emphasize an emotion.
This word is categorized into strong swear words. The word ’fucking’ in that sentence is considered taboo in English because ‘fuck’ refers to sexual activity
and not appropriate to be used as a daily language. ‘Fuck’ means having sex. Such word appears also on page 6, 7, 13, 14,17,32,41, and 42.
Data 2: appendix page 13
CARLITO: shrugs the shit they gave you ... its the Chinese shit. There is no
antidote. I wish there was something I could do.
CARLITO: We give that shit to horses...
The word ‘shit’ which is expressed by Carlito refers to emphasize an emotion. In this case, Carlito feels so sure about his knowledge, that the poison
has no antidote. Therefore the word ‘shit’ refers to emphasize an emotion into strong swears words. The word ‘shit’ in that sentence is considered taboo in
English because it refers to Lavatory and considered impolite to talk about it in public because it is not considered as a daily language and would make people
angry when they hear it. ‘Shit’ means the human defecation. Such word appears also on page 2, 20, 30,31,34,41, and 50.
Data 3: appendix page 13
CHEV: Well you dont have to be so damn cool about it.
The word ‘damn’ which is expressed by Chev refers to intensifying used to emphasize an emotion. In this case, Chev was so mad to Carlito because he
pretends to be so care to him; in fact, Carlito was happy with that moment. Therefore the word ‘damn’ is refers to emphasize an emotion into strong swear
words. The word ‘damn’ is not considered taboo in English because it is not included in category of taboo words and considered as a daily language because
people is so often used this word. Data 4: appendix page 17
CHEV: impersonating Alex Hey Ricky, whadya think about sucking me off, ya in the mood? Maybe let me lick your ass or sumtink?
The word ‘sucking’ which is expressed by Chev refers to intensifying used to emphasize an emotion. In this case, Chev was so angry with Verona. He
pushed Verona to show his face in front of him using his brother cell phone. He used this expression to mock Verona, therefore the word ‘sucking’ refers to
intensifying used to emphasize an emotion into strong swear words. The word ‘sucking’ is not considered taboo in English because it is not included in category
of taboo words. The word ‘ass’ is considered taboo in English because it refers to
Private Part of the Body and considered impolite to use as a daily language. ‘Ass’ means the part of the body that covers the anus.
Data 5: appendix page 26
CHEV: I bought you some flowers, but they got fucked up on the way over here.
The word ‘fucked’, which is used by Chev, refers to emphasize an emotion. In this case, Chev knew that he was being followed by some guy who
came after him. So, Chev used the word ‘fucked’ to express his emotion. Therefore, the word ‘fucked’ refers to emphasize an emotion into strong swears
words. The word ‘fucked’ is considered taboo in English because it refers to sexual activity and not appropriate to be used as a daily language. ‘Fucked’ means
having sex with. Such word appears also on page 2.
f. Surprised Question
