Overt & covert norms

Question 1

Overt norms

Answer 1

(Overt prestige) acquired in a community by using a standard or formal language variety associated with power and status.

Question 2

Covert norms

Answer 2

(Covert prestige) acquired in a community via the use of non-standard or informal language variety typically associated with those of lower class/in possession of a broad or general accent.

This allows for relatability which to be placed onto a person in a position of power which otherwise wouldn’t be there.