Introduction to Sociolinguistics
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What is the main focus of sociolinguistics?

  • The relationship between language and society (correct)
  • The structure of grammar
  • The history of languages
  • The evolution of dialects

    • How does social context influence the way people talk?

  • It only influences written language
  • It only influences non-verbal communication
  • It has no influence on speech patterns
  • It affects the way language is used in a community (correct)

    • What do people indicate through the way they talk?

  • Aspects of their social identity (correct)
  • Their favorite hobbies
  • Their native language
  • Their educational background

    • Why do people select the appropriate variety for any particular interaction?

    <p>To match the social factors of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is relevant in accounting for the particular variety of language used in an interaction?

    <p>The participants, setting, topic, and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a diglossic community, which variety of language is generally considered the prestige variety?

    <p>H variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for situations where a community regularly uses more than three languages?

    <p>Polyglossia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the use of language arranged structurally and grammatically in another language?

    <p>Code-switching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the situation when people switch from one code to another for clearly identifiable reasons?

    <p>Situational switching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a diglossic community?

    <p>Use of two distinct language varieties for different functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Variety refers to language in context. People select the appropriate variety for any particular interaction based on social factors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sociolinguistics focuses on the relationship between language and society, and the context in which it is used.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The way people talk is not influenced by the social context in which they are talking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Our speech provides clues about our social identity.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The solidarity-social distance scale is not a relevant factor in sociolinguistics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polyglossia is a characteristic of speech communities rather than individuals

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diglossia is a situation in which three dialects or languages are used by a single language community

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Code-switching is used to show emotions

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Situational switching occurs when people switch from one code to another for reasons which can be clearly identified

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metaphorical switching involves code-switching for rhetorical reasons, drawing on the associations of both codes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sociolinguistics

    • Focuses on the relationship between language and society, considering the context in which language is used.

    Language and Social Context

    • The way people talk is influenced by the social context in which they are talking.
    • Social factors influence the variety of language used in an interaction.

    Language and Identity

    • Our speech provides clues about our social identity.
    • The way we talk indicates aspects of our social identity.

    Language Variety

    • Refers to language in context, taking into account the social factors that influence language use.
    • People select the appropriate variety for any particular interaction based on social factors.

    Diglossia and Polyglossia

    • Diglossia: a situation where two dialects or languages are used by a single language community, with one variety considered the prestige variety.
    • Polyglossia: a situation where a community regularly uses more than two languages.

    Code-Switching

    • Refers to the use of language arranged structurally and grammatically in another language.
    • Occurs when people switch from one code to another for clearly identifiable reasons.
    • Types of code-switching:
      • Situational switching: switching codes for reasons that can be clearly identified.
      • Metaphorical switching: code-switching for rhetorical reasons, drawing on the associations of both codes.

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    This quiz covers the basic concepts of sociolinguistics, including the relationship between language and society, language choices, and the influence of social context on speech. It explores how language is used to indicate social identity and provide clues about individuals.

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