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Which variety of Swahili will Kalala use to talk to his younger brother at home?
Which variety of Swahili will Kalala use to talk to his younger brother at home?
If Kalala wanted to plan the morning activities with his best friend, which variety would he most likely use?
If Kalala wanted to plan the morning activities with his best friend, which variety would he most likely use?
When greeting a stranger from a different tribe in the street, which language variety would Kalala be likely to use?
When greeting a stranger from a different tribe in the street, which language variety would Kalala be likely to use?
What language does Anahina predominantly use with her family?
What language does Anahina predominantly use with her family?
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Who does Anahina use English words with when talking about school or homework?
Who does Anahina use English words with when talking about school or homework?
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In which setting do the family interactions described in Example 2 primarily take place?
In which setting do the family interactions described in Example 2 primarily take place?
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What term is used to describe the factors like who you are talking to and the social context of the talk in relation to code choice?
What term is used to describe the factors like who you are talking to and the social context of the talk in relation to code choice?
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Who are the typical participants in a domain of language use according to Fishman's concept?
Who are the typical participants in a domain of language use according to Fishman's concept?
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What does Maria's situation as a teenager with Portuguese parents in London illustrate?
What does Maria's situation as a teenager with Portuguese parents in London illustrate?
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What determines the choice of linguistic variety in a multilingual society?
What determines the choice of linguistic variety in a multilingual society?
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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?
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When does Kalala use formal Shi?
When does Kalala use formal Shi?
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Why does Kalala use informal Shi in the market place?
Why does Kalala use informal Shi in the market place?
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What is notable about the linguistic landscape of Bukavu?
What is notable about the linguistic landscape of Bukavu?
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What is a key factor in selecting an appropriate variety or code when communicating?
What is a key factor in selecting an appropriate variety or code when communicating?
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In what context might a person use formal Swahili according to the text?
In what context might a person use formal Swahili according to the text?
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Which role relationships contribute to status differences between people?
Which role relationships contribute to status differences between people?
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What is an important factor in determining the appropriate language code for communication according to the text?
What is an important factor in determining the appropriate language code for communication according to the text?
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When might Indoubil be used according to the text?
When might Indoubil be used according to the text?
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What are the three important factors in code choice according to the text?
What are the three important factors in code choice according to the text?
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In which domain does the individual use mainly Portuguese according to the text?
In which domain does the individual use mainly Portuguese according to the text?
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What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the code associated with one domain seeps into another?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the code associated with one domain seeps into another?
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Which dimension is relevant when considering the appropriate code choice based on social distance?
Which dimension is relevant when considering the appropriate code choice based on social distance?
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How do people often choose a particular code or variety for discussion according to the text?
How do people often choose a particular code or variety for discussion according to the text?
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What is the appropriate variety or code used at her after-school job according to the text?
What is the appropriate variety or code used at her after-school job according to the text?
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