Forensic linguistics: a starter
an activity using language clues to solve crime
Forensic linguistics is a growing area of language study that combines the analysis of language with solving crimes. All of us use language in subtly (and sometimes not very subtly) different ways – so when we write or speak, we leave clues that sharp-eyed language detectives can pick up.
In this resource, we take a quick look at the kinds of clues forensic linguists look for when they try to work out the identity of a writer.
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