Changing meaning of "no"?
Read the dialogue below; what do you think "no" means in this dialog? What purpose do you think it is functioning? Have you heard it used similarly in the past? How do you think it is functioning in these types of conversations?
MARON: They can look at any painting and go, "Eh." They can look at a Rothko and go, "Hey, three colors." And then you want to hit them.
DUNHAM: No, totally.
After you have thought about it and answered the questions above (1 or 2 paragraphs), read the article linked below. What does the author say is happening to change the meaning of the word "no"? Does the author's explanation of the meaning of "no" agree with your ideas/interpretation? Whose interpretation do you think is better? Can you think of any other possibilities of how it is being used? Why? How? (2-3 paragraphs)
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/what-part-of-no-totally-dont-you-understand