Ya Quotes
One short word, two very different meanings.
This page plays on the double meaning of 'ya,' starting with casual slang like the warning that nicotine will kill ya and the shrug that you've simply got to work with what you've got. It's a folksy, familiarity-driven use of language before the tone shifts entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the two different meanings of 'ya' covered on this page?
One set of quotes uses 'ya' as casual slang for 'you,' as in warnings about cigarettes, while the other set refers to YA, meaning young adult fiction as a literary category.
What does the cigarette quote say about nicotine?
It warns plainly that nicotine will kill ya, using blunt, informal language to make the point rather than a clinical warning.
What does 'ya gots to work with what you gots to work with' mean?
It's a casual way of saying someone has to make do with the resources or circumstances available to them, rather than wishing for something different.
How is YA fiction described in these quotes?
One quote praises YA for containing all kinds of voices that come across as realistic and unflinching, treating the genre as more honest than it's sometimes given credit for.
Do YA authors have a responsibility to their readers, according to these quotes?
Yes, one quote states this directly, arguing that of course YA authors carry a responsibility to their audience given how influential the genre can be for younger readers.
The second half turns to YA, or young adult fiction, with one quote praising the genre for containing all kinds of voices that are realistic and unflinching, and another insisting YA authors carry real responsibility toward their audience. Both halves show how much weight a small word can carry.
