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Why does Kalala use different varieties of language during his day?
Why does Kalala use different varieties of language during his day?
- Based on the context of communication (correct)
- As a requirement by law
- To show off his language skills
- To confuse people
What determines the choice of linguistic variety in a multilingual society?
What determines the choice of linguistic variety in a multilingual society?
- Historical factors
- Geographical factors
- Economic factors
- Social factors (correct)
What type of language does Kalala use with vendors from his ethnic group at the market place?
What type of language does Kalala use with vendors from his ethnic group at the market place?
- Informal Shi (correct)
- A different tribal language
- Formal Shi
- French
How many different varieties or codes does Kalala use during a normal day?
How many different varieties or codes does Kalala use during a normal day?
What languages does Kalala speak with his family and his ethnic group?
What languages does Kalala speak with his family and his ethnic group?
Why is Bukavu described as a multicultural, multilingual city?
Why is Bukavu described as a multicultural, multilingual city?
What variety of language will Kalala most likely use to talk to his younger brother at home?
What variety of language will Kalala most likely use to talk to his younger brother at home?
Which variety of language is Kalala likely to use to plan the morning activities with his best friend?
Which variety of language is Kalala likely to use to plan the morning activities with his best friend?
If Kalala wants to greet a stranger from a different tribe whom he met in the street, which language variety is he expected to use?
If Kalala wants to greet a stranger from a different tribe whom he met in the street, which language variety is he expected to use?
In what context would Kalala most likely speak Indoubil?
In what context would Kalala most likely speak Indoubil?
Which factor influences Kalala's choice of language variety according to the text?
Which factor influences Kalala's choice of language variety according to the text?
What linguistic repertoire does Kalala possess based on the text?
What linguistic repertoire does Kalala possess based on the text?
What are the three important factors influencing code choice in communication?
What are the three important factors influencing code choice in communication?
In the given example, what is the appropriate domain variety/code for work/employment?
In the given example, what is the appropriate domain variety/code for work/employment?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the code associated with one domain 'leaks' into another?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the code associated with one domain 'leaks' into another?
What factors contribute to the appropriate code choice when participants share more than one variety?
What factors contribute to the appropriate code choice when participants share more than one variety?
Why might people select a particular code or variety to discuss a topic regardless of the setting or addressee?
Why might people select a particular code or variety to discuss a topic regardless of the setting or addressee?
In what context would a high-status official in Bukavu be addressed in standard Swahili according to the text?
In what context would a high-status official in Bukavu be addressed in standard Swahili according to the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important in selecting an appropriate variety or code for communication?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important in selecting an appropriate variety or code for communication?
In what situations would the variety of language typically differ?
In what situations would the variety of language typically differ?
What is a crucial factor that influences the language variety used in different situations?
What is a crucial factor that influences the language variety used in different situations?
When would Kalala use formal Swahili according to the text?
When would Kalala use formal Swahili according to the text?
Why might someone use a different language code when speaking to a teacher compared to when speaking to a customer?
Why might someone use a different language code when speaking to a teacher compared to when speaking to a customer?
What are the domains of language use?
What are the domains of language use?
In the context of the text, what is meant by 'code choice'?
In the context of the text, what is meant by 'code choice'?
Why might Maria use some English words when talking to her older sisters?
Why might Maria use some English words when talking to her older sisters?
What are some factors that influence code choice in speech communities?
What are some factors that influence code choice in speech communities?
What is the main focus of the concept of 'domains of language use'?
What is the main focus of the concept of 'domains of language use'?
How does Anahina's language usage differ when talking to her grandmother compared to her older sisters?
How does Anahina's language usage differ when talking to her grandmother compared to her older sisters?
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