3.2.2 - The Spectrum of Language Variation
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'dialect'.
💡 Hint: Think about how language can change in different parts of a country.
What is a sociolect?
💡 Hint: Consider how teenagers might talk differently than adults.
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What is a dialect?
💡 Hint: Think about how language differs based on location.
True or False: Accents do not affect social perceptions.
💡 Hint: Remember how people judge accents in everyday conversation.
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Research a region's dialect and discuss how it's affected by history and culture. What are its unique features?
💡 Hint: Think about who moved there and how they interacted with existing communities.
Critique a piece of literature that features sociolects. How do these language variations affect character development and themes?
💡 Hint: Look at dialogue exchanges focusing on character interactions and their implications.
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