Factors Affecting Linguistic Choices Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Informal language Signup and view all the answers

How does the social distance scale differentiate between distant and close relationships?

By assessing the formality of language Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines whether a participant needs to use formal language based on the status scale?

Status relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sociolinguistics?

Studying the relationship between language and society Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a social factor that sociolinguists are interested in?

Morphology Signup and view all the answers

How do social variables influence language according to sociolinguistics?

They affect language varieties like dialects and registers Signup and view all the answers

In the given example with Ray's conversations, what does his choice of words reveal?

His relationships with different individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of how social context can influence linguistic choices?

Using slang with friends but formal language with teachers Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can linguistic choices provide according to sociolinguistics?

Non-linguistic insights such as relationships and formality levels Signup and view all the answers

What determines the degrees of formality in language?

Solidarity and relationships Signup and view all the answers

In what setting would you most likely find highly formal language regardless of personal relationships?

At the bank Signup and view all the answers

How does Ray's use of 'sir' reflect social status?

It reflects Ray's higher status in society Signup and view all the answers

What type of language is mainly less formal than written language?

Colloquial language Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of 'Mrs. Walker' by the caretaker reflect social hierarchy?

It reflects the caretaker's higher status compared to Margret Walker Signup and view all the answers

Why is written language mostly formal and impersonal?

To create distance between individuals Signup and view all the answers