3.2.2.1 - Dialects
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Practice Questions
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What is a dialect?
💡 Hint: Think about language variations based on geography.
Can you give an example of a sociolect?
💡 Hint: Consider a language variation used by a specific age group.
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What is a linguistic dialect?
💡 Hint: Think about language differences that come from different places.
Sociolects are associated with which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider if sociolects relate to social identity.
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Evaluate how linguistic prejudice might affect a person's chances in the job market.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples of discrimination based on speech.
Discuss the literary implications of using dialects in character development and how this might affect reader connection.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your emotional responses to characters from books or films when you recognize their speech patterns.
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