How to Pay for a Baby: Kool A.D.


The language that Kool A.D. uses throughout this article is quite current among the way young adults and teens speak, which can seem quite informal and immature because he is giving advice on how to pay and manage a baby however when considering the article’s intended audience, the language used by Kool A.D is very purposeful and persuasive. His usage of colloquialisms and informal diction can be easily associated with most people but especially with low income or low levels of educated people. The use of “yaper” for money or the use of swear words such as “f***” or “a**hole” would not be appropriate or associated with an article about aiding people, however this sarcastic and casual language opens a new approach to helping since it talks about the many struggles taking care of a baby brings but also some tips to succeed instead of the usual step by step guidance. I would also like to add that even with Kool A.D.’s style of language he still talks about some intelligent topics especially pertaining to his tirade about renting a house. Overall, I consider Kool A.D to be a unique author due to his different and casual style of communicating his ideas. 

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