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What aspect of the interaction does the social distance scale focus on?
What aspect of the interaction does the social distance scale focus on?
- Topic being discussed
- Formality of language (correct)
- Setting or social context
- Function of the conversation
How does an increase in distance affect solidarity between participants?
How does an increase in distance affect solidarity between participants?
- No impact on solidarity
- Solidarity remains the same
- Solidarity decreases (correct)
- Solidarity increases
In the context of social relationships in language, how does the status scale influence language use?
In the context of social relationships in language, how does the status scale influence language use?
- Impacts the formality of language (correct)
- Determines the function of the conversation
- Affects the setting of the interaction
- Determines the topic of conversation
Which language style is associated with a close relationship between participants according to the text?
Which language style is associated with a close relationship between participants according to the text?
How does the social distance scale differentiate between distant and close relationships?
How does the social distance scale differentiate between distant and close relationships?
What factor determines whether a participant needs to use formal language based on the status scale?
What factor determines whether a participant needs to use formal language based on the status scale?
What is the main focus of sociolinguistics?
What is the main focus of sociolinguistics?
Which of the following is NOT a social factor that sociolinguists are interested in?
Which of the following is NOT a social factor that sociolinguists are interested in?
How do social variables influence language according to sociolinguistics?
How do social variables influence language according to sociolinguistics?
In the given example with Ray's conversations, what does his choice of words reveal?
In the given example with Ray's conversations, what does his choice of words reveal?
Which of the following is an example of how social context can influence linguistic choices?
Which of the following is an example of how social context can influence linguistic choices?
What type of information can linguistic choices provide according to sociolinguistics?
What type of information can linguistic choices provide according to sociolinguistics?
What determines the degrees of formality in language?
What determines the degrees of formality in language?
In what setting would you most likely find highly formal language regardless of personal relationships?
In what setting would you most likely find highly formal language regardless of personal relationships?
How does Ray's use of 'sir' reflect social status?
How does Ray's use of 'sir' reflect social status?
What type of language is mainly less formal than written language?
What type of language is mainly less formal than written language?
How does the use of 'Mrs. Walker' by the caretaker reflect social hierarchy?
How does the use of 'Mrs. Walker' by the caretaker reflect social hierarchy?
Why is written language mostly formal and impersonal?
Why is written language mostly formal and impersonal?
