START OF PROPER DECKS: Register

Question 1

Define Register

Answer 1

A style of language determined by context

Question 2

What is Standard English?

Answer 2

Formal english that is taught in schools

Question 3

How is Standard English seen?

Answer 3

It is seen as the normal way of communicating

Question 4

What are Colloquialisms?

Answer 4

A word or phrase commonly used in informal language

Question 5

Give an example of a colloquialism for “10 pounds”

Answer 5

10 Quid

Question 6

What is Slang?

Answer 6

Short-lived terms used by a specific social group

Question 7

What is Taboo language?

Answer 7

Rude words or terms

Question 8

What is Jargon?

Answer 8

Technical language related to a specific job

Question 9

Give an example of the name given to legal Jargon

Answer 9

Legalese

Question 10

Give 3 Legalese words

Answer 10

Affidavit, writ, whereof

Question 11

What is Clipping?

Answer 11

When words are shortened to one part

Question 12

Give an example of Clipping

Answer 12

“Gym” for “Gymnasium”

Question 13

What are Contractions?

Answer 13

When a word is shortened by putting 2 words together

Question 14

Give an example of a Contraction

Answer 14

“Don’t” for “Do not”

Question 15

What is the effect of Colloquial register on representations in a text?

Answer 15

It can create a sense of friendliness

Question 16

What is the effect of a Technical register on representations in a text?

Answer 16

It creates the idea of the person being knowledgeable