Wave and S-Curve Models Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What does Wave Theory show?
A
The spread of new language features from their origin
2
Q
What is the impact for people the further away they are from a language innovation?
A
It will have a smaller impact
2
Q
Name a British Term 4 year old Americans started to use as an example of Wave Theory
A
Using the term “Brilliant”
3
Q
What does the S Curve Model show?
A
The development of the usage of a new phrase in language
4
Q
According to the S Curve Model, what is the name of the phase where a new word or phrase suddenly gets popular?
A
Acceleration phase
5
Q
According to the S Curve Model, what is the name of the ohase where a word starts to not be as popular?
A
Stabilisation phase
5
Q
What stage of the S Curve model is the phrase “lol” in?
A
Stabilisation phase
