National Identity, Morphological Features

Question 1

Diminutives

Answer 1

Diminutive forms are often used to convey a sense of affection or informality. They can be created through processes like adding the suffix “-y,” “-ie,” or “-o” to a word.

Aussie (Australian)
Footy (Football)
Ambo (Ambulance)

Question 2

Colloquial Contractions

Answer 2

A colloquial contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words used in informal or everyday speech.

“youse” ( “you all” or “you guys”)

Question 3

Compound Words

Answer 3

The creation of compound words, where two or more words are combined to convey a specific meaning, is a morphological feature seen in Australian English. Compounds like “ute” (utility vehicle), “swagman” (man carrying a bundle of personal belongings) and “billabong” (large body of water) contribute to the iconic Australian identity.