introduction Flashcards
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define dialect
variation in words associated with a particular geographical location
define accent
variation in pronunciation of words associated with a particular geographical location
What is received pronunciation?
the standard accent of British English, often associated with educated speakers and formal speech
What is an idiolect?
Variation in language that’s specific to a particular person
What is a sociolect?
the dialect of a particular social class.
What are regional dialects?
a form of language unique to a geographical area or region
What are lexical variations?
the differences in vocabulary used to express the same concepts or meanings across different dialects
What is Cockney rhyming slang?
form of English slang which originated in the East End of London
Give examples of Cockney rhyming slang
Dog and bone= phone
Butchers hook= look
Mince pies= eyes
What are multiple negatives (negation)
two negative words or phrases are used in the same clause that lead to a positive meaning as they cancel each other out
eg- I don’t not wanna go
What’s the incorrect agreement?
when the subject and verb don’t agree
eg-we was should be I was
whats code-switching?
speakers switching between 2 or more different languages
What is overt prestige?
the ‘correct’ version of language
What is covert prestige?
the use of nonstandard language to show their identity
Define descriptivism
The belief that language should be studied on how it’s actually used
Define prescriptivism
The belief in the correct version of language
