What goes into the dictionary, and who decides it? Believe it or not, you'll find different words in different dictionaries. In the Introduction to the 3rd edition of Webster's Dictionary, lexicographer Philip Gove (who included the word "ain't" in the dictionary), claimed, "A dictionary should have no traffic with . . .artificial notions of correctness or superiority. It should be descriptive and not prescriptive." Standards of correct English, he claims, are fluid. He then sets forth these 5 justifications for why Webster's Third chooses to describe the language we hear around us rather than uphold the standards of "correct" English: 1--Language changes constantly 2--Change is normal 3--Spoken language is the language 4--Correctness rests upon usage 5--All usage is relative What do you think? In a grammatically correct, logically sound, rhetorically effective essay, create an argument that either supports or opposes Gove's claims. Try to directly address one or more of his justifications. Structure your essay as you wish, but be sure to ultimately address these questions: Should a dictionary strive to uphold the standards of correct usage, or should it simply describe language the way it is? How should lexicographers make the decision of what goes into a dictionary and what doesn't? Be sure your essay builds to A LOGICAL AND INTERESTING CONCLUSION. Remember to take time to plan and proofread. Good luck!