Language Features- Instant Messaging

Common Language Features in Instant Messaging

Colloquialisms and Slang-
Colloquialisms would be used because the conversation is generally relaxed, informal and between two people that understand.

Representations of Paralinguistic Features (eg 'haha')-
This would be used to show emotion over the messaged, and because the conversation is relaxed.

Elision-
This is a common feature of Instant Messaging because of the relaxed and informal tone. The nature of Instant Messaging (ie the fact that it is a fast way of communicating) would also be a reason this would be used.

Abbreviations-
The are once again used to create and fit in with the fast pace of the messaging service, as it takes less time than typing out full words.