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What is a dialect?
A subdivision of language used by a group of people in a particular region or geographical differences.
Define Regional Dialect.
A distinct form of a language spoken in a certain geographical area, influenced by geography in terms of grammar, accent, and vocabulary differences.
What is Social Dialect also known as?
Sociolect.
Explain Sociolect.
A variety of language characteristic of a social background or status, distinguished by social activity and can vary based on factors like grammar, phonology, and lexicon.
What are some factors that influence the style of language in Sociolect?
Socioeconomic status, Occupation, Gender, and other social background aspects.
What is Register in language?
Different language and levels of formality used in various situations and scenarios.
What type of language register includes old grammar or vocabulary related to cultures, religions, laws, or customs of a community?
Frozen/Static Register
Which type of language register is indicated about information or facts to explain an idea to others?
Formal Register
What type of language register is used to consult with experts or specialists?
Consultative Register
Which language register involves informal language used by peers and friends, including slangs, vulgarities, and colloquialisms?
Casual Register
What is the term for the private communication language used between persons who share a close relationship?
Intimate Register
Provide an example of Frozen/Static Register.
Ex.: “Lupang Hinirang” Philippines plays only in the Bible which devoted followers are reading
Explore the concepts of dialects, sociolect, and register with Earl Lawrence E. Aragon and Ma. Kristina R. Besin. Learn about regional dialects, social dialects, and how language variations are linked to geographical regions and social groups.
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