4.1.1.1.4 - Dialect and Idiolect
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What is the definition of dialect?
💡 Hint: Think about how people speak differently in different regions.
Give an example of how dialect may affect character perception.
💡 Hint: Consider how accents influence your understanding.
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What is dialect primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Consider where people from different locations are perceived differently.
True or False: Idiolect is a term used to describe shared language within a community.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a person's speech unique.
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Critically evaluate how dialect shapes the themes of social class in a selected play.
💡 Hint: Look at character interactions and language use.
Create a character profile emphasizing their idiolect and how it reflects their life experiences.
💡 Hint: Focus on personal anecdotes that shape their language.
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