Create /krI ‘eIt/
The OED lists this word on the academic word list and defines it as the ability to make something happen or exist. It also means to produce a particular feeling or impression.
The distinguishing feature of a literati and linguist from other intellectuals is our ability to recreate our existence with language. We construct our subconscious and conscious along poetic lines and metaphors so that a concept so mundane is presented with aesthetics.
We create the impression that we are couth, intelligent and excellent through our use of grammatical constructions, appropriate dose of politeness and consideration of context and shared background knowledge. As linguists and literati, our versatility in the sectors of the world, is unparalleled by any other field of study such that we can create ourselves to fit in any hole- round or square.
NASELSites appear to be like the chameleons who alter their skin colors to adapt to the change and peculiarity in their environment. Of course, the ubiquity of language grants us the leeway to express our individuality regardless of the situation we are in.
We are content creators, SEO experts, communications expert, customer experience managers, spoken words change makers, teachers, editors, columnists, revolutionary poets, best-selling authors, conflict managers, political analysts, broadcast journalists, T.V hosts and presenters, Voice Over Artistes (please list as many as you can in the comments section).
Dear NASELSites,
This November, I charge you to create! Make happen things that appear un-doable. Weave stories, short and lengthy, to trigger change; write lines of poetry to set minds in deep thought, teach grammar and spread the import of language in interpersonal relations.
Embody your identity as a literati and linguist. Create!
PS; contact the REC or editor-in-chief if you would like to publish your works on the blog.
Zainab Aderounmu,
Editor-in-chief,
NASELS SOUTHWEST blog.
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