linguistic terms and theories

Question 1

Aboriginal Australian Englishes (AAE)

Answer 1

a continuum ranging from language use very close to SAE to creoles

Question 2

Features of AAEs

Answer 2

• first contact and colonial language
• any first nations languages in aus

Question 3

code switching

Answer 3

the practise of moving back and fourth between languages in a single interaction

Question 4

hypocoristic use of suffixes

Answer 4

alternate forms of words or names through abbreviation and suffixation
eg mozzie, sickie, tradie

share same denotation but varying connotations and level of formality

Question 5

migrant ethnolect

Answer 5

language associated with specific ethnic or cultural subgroup whereby features of english are combined with features of the speakers first language

Question 6

T/F ethnolects can be a distinguishing marker of social identity

Answer 6

true

Question 7

KPOD overt and covert

Answer 7

level of prestige associated

Question 8

overt associated with

Answer 8

powerful groups, wealth, higher status, and institutions like school, governments, law, etc
prestigious, “correct”, educated

Question 9

covert

Answer 9

local language forms which emphasise identity and group solidarity

Question 10

SAE

Answer 10

variety of spoken and written english in aus which represents a common language standard agreed to by the general population and codified in dictionaries, style guides and grammar manuals

Question 11

contemporary aus society is influenced/shaped by…

Answer 11

• globalised
• modern tech
• social, cultural, political
• multiculturism

Question 12

aus eng is not a _____ ______ _____, but rather a _____ ____ for a _____ of _______ _______ ______ _____

Answer 12

aus eng is not a single immutable entity, but rather a convenient term for a cluster of mutually intelligible speech varieties

Question 13

how does auseng contribute to identity?

Answer 13

• geography/region
• social class (SES)
• generation/age
• ethnicity, cultural and religious backgrounds
• gender
• sexual orientation
• educational background
• occupation

Question 14

auseng varieties and identity are i_____ l_____

Answer 14

inextricably linked

Question 15

what distinguishes auseng from other eng?

Answer 15

• non rhotic (don’t pronounce /r/)
• flapped /t/
• embraced indigenous languages eg billabong, bilby, barramundi

Question 16

SAE as a variety

Answer 16

• dominant variety used by vast majority
• facilitates mutual intelligibility
• most widely disseminated and most widely understood
• neutral in style
• desirable educational target