Dialects, Sociolect, and Register Overview
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What is a dialect?

  • A distinct form of a language spoken in a certain geographical area
  • A variety of language characteristic of a social background or status
  • A subdivision of language used by a group of people in a particular region (correct)
  • A form of language related to the social group of the speaker
  • Which aspect influences Regional Dialect the most?

  • Socioeconomic status
  • Gender
  • Geography (correct)
  • Occupation
  • What does Sociolect primarily relate to?

  • Geographical background
  • Socioeconomic status (correct)
  • Educational background
  • Occupation
  • How are Sociolects distinguished?

    <p>By social activity and individual's speech to different social groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect influences the style of language according to the text?

    <p>Socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do different situations and scenarios require as per the text?

    <p>Different languages and levels of formality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language register includes old grammar or vocabulary related to cultures, religions, laws, or customs?

    <p>Frozen/Static Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of language register is used when exchanging information or having a conversation with an expert?

    <p>Consultative Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language register involves using slangs, vulgarities, and colloquialisms and is informal language used by peers and friends?

    <p>Casual Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which language register do we find acts that never change and usually have a specific audience, purpose, and context?

    <p>Frozen/Static Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which register is considered the most serious type and is indicated about information or facts to explain an idea to others?

    <p>Formal Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of language register involves private communication between individuals who share a close relationship?

    <p>Intimate Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

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