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What does Sociolinguistics study?
What does Sociolinguistics study?
- The structure of literary works
- The relation between society and language (correct)
- The historical development of languages
- The phonological features of languages
What is the main focus of Stylistics?
What is the main focus of Stylistics?
- Investigating language variation in different regions
- Studying the devices in language that produce expressive or literary style (correct)
- Analyzing historical language changes
- Exploring language acquisition in children
How can Pragmatics be defined?
How can Pragmatics be defined?
- The investigation of language change over time
- The study of how context contributes to meaning (correct)
- The study of language structure in literature
- The analysis of phonological features in speech
What does Sociolinguistics explore in relation to language use?
What does Sociolinguistics explore in relation to language use?
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What does Stylistics focus on in literary works?
What does Stylistics focus on in literary works?
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Sociolinguistics
- Studies the relationship between language and society, examining how language use varies according to social factors such as class, gender, age, and ethnicity.
- Explores how language is used to convey social identity, express power dynamics, and negotiate social relationships.
Stylistics
- Mainly focuses on the language and style used in literary texts, analyzing how authors employ language to create meaning and effect.
- Examines the linguistic features of literary works, such as syntax, vocabulary, and figurative language, to uncover the author's intent and the reader's interpretation.
Pragmatics
- Defined as the study of how language is used in context to communicate effectively, taking into account the speaker's intention, the listener's interpretation, and the social and cultural context.
- Investigates how language is used to convey meaning beyond the literal meaning of words, considering factors such as inference, implicature, and presupposition.
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