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What term refers to the different forms or styles of a language used in various contexts?
What term refers to the different forms or styles of a language used in various contexts?
- Language family
- Dialect
- Language register (correct)
- Language variety
Which type of language variety is characterized by the social and situational contexts in which it is used?
Which type of language variety is characterized by the social and situational contexts in which it is used?
- Geographical variety
- Colloquial variety
- Register variety (correct)
- Standard variety
In which scenario would a formal register of language most likely be used?
In which scenario would a formal register of language most likely be used?
- Delivering a graduation speech (correct)
- Social media interactions
- Casual conversations with friends
- Texting family members
What is the main difference between diglossia and bilingualism?
What is the main difference between diglossia and bilingualism?
Which of the following best describes a language variety that emerges in a multilingual society?
Which of the following best describes a language variety that emerges in a multilingual society?
Ano ang tawag sa pagkakaiba-iba ng wika na ginagamit sa loob ng isang tiyak na lipunan batay sa uri ng sitwasyon?
Ano ang tawag sa pagkakaiba-iba ng wika na ginagamit sa loob ng isang tiyak na lipunan batay sa uri ng sitwasyon?
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi isang uri ng bilingguwalismo?
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi isang uri ng bilingguwalismo?
Ano ang tawag sa barayti ng wika na gumagamit ng mas mataas na anyo o pormal na tono?
Ano ang tawag sa barayti ng wika na gumagamit ng mas mataas na anyo o pormal na tono?
Alin sa mga sumusunod na barayti ng wika ang kadalasang ginagamit ng mga propesyonal tulad ng mga abogado at doktor?
Alin sa mga sumusunod na barayti ng wika ang kadalasang ginagamit ng mga propesyonal tulad ng mga abogado at doktor?
Alin sa mga sumusunod na sitwasyon ang maaari mong makitang nagagamit ang sociolect?
Alin sa mga sumusunod na sitwasyon ang maaari mong makitang nagagamit ang sociolect?
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Study Notes
Language Variation and Use
- Language Variety refers to the different forms or styles of a language utilized in various contexts, including dialects, registers, and sociolects.
- Register characterizes the specific language variety associated with different social and situational contexts, such as formal or informal communication.
Formal Register Scenarios
- A formal register is typically used in professional settings, academic presentations, official speeches, and during ceremonies, where adherence to etiquette and structure is crucial.
Differences in Language Dynamics
- Diglossia involves a situation where two distinct varieties of a language are used in different social contexts; for example, a formal version for writing and an informal one for speaking.
- Bilingualism refers to the ability of individuals to speak two languages fluently, which may coexist without the structured social functions observed in diglossia.
Multilingual Society Language Varieties
- A language variety that emerges in a multilingual society is referred to as a pidgin or creole, which develops through the interaction of speakers of different native languages.
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