Alpha+Code+Diction


 * The forum for this page is quite simple-the listing, discussing, inquiring, and celebrating of profound diction that makes its way into the arena of intellectualism. As the "DHC" of Fairfield High School, my task is to intellectually cultivate the next generation of Alphas. When you encounter a profound word, simply log on and note the word, definition, time and place of its usage and any comment you wish to share. I would hope that self-edification would be enough stimulus to promote this activity, but noting your neophyte status, I shall endeavor to offer a carrot and stick approach-thus one point of E.C. on your vocabulary test shall be awarded per entry per week.**

Since Mary Poppins was a period piece set in 1910, period sounding songs were wanted. //Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious// sounds like contemporary music hall songs "Boiled Beef and Carrots" and "Any Old Iron".[1] (Just an FYI, your instructor has the tune "Any Old Iron" on his I-pod)
 * Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious** (pronounced /ˌsuːpərˌkælɪˌfrædʒəlˌɪstɪkˌɛkspiːˌælɪˈdoʊʃəs/ ) is an English word, with 34 letters, that was in the song with the same title in the Disney musical film //Mary Poppins//. The song was written by the Sherman Brothers, and sung by Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke. It also appears in the stage show version of Mary Poppins.


 * Succinct** Expressed in few words; concise ; terse. Ex: In order to keep new math concepts from overwhelming students teachers explain the new concepts in a succinct manner.