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What is literary language?
What is literary language?
- A form of language used in formal writing and speaking (correct)
- A nonstandard dialect used in informal settings
- A standardized variety of language used in casual conversations
- A spoken vernacular with no written form
What is diglossia?
What is diglossia?
- The difference between literary and non-literary forms in all languages
- A strong divergence between a written form and the spoken vernacular (correct)
- The understanding of a term in linguistic tradition
- A synonym of literary language
In what linguistic tradition has 'literary language' been used as a synonym of 'standard language'?
In what linguistic tradition has 'literary language' been used as a synonym of 'standard language'?
- Eastern European and Slavic (correct)
- Western European and Romance
- Asian and Pacific Islander
- African and Middle Eastern
What has been the historical distinction in the English language?
What has been the historical distinction in the English language?
How does literary language relate to spoken lects?
How does literary language relate to spoken lects?
What is the term used to describe a strong divergence between a written form of a language and the spoken vernacular?
What is the term used to describe a strong divergence between a written form of a language and the spoken vernacular?
In which linguistic tradition has the term 'literary language' been used as a synonym of 'standard language'?
In which linguistic tradition has the term 'literary language' been used as a synonym of 'standard language'?
What does 'literary language' refer to when speaking in a formal, academic, or particularly polite tone?
What does 'literary language' refer to when speaking in a formal, academic, or particularly polite tone?
What is the distinguishing feature of literary language in comparison to spoken lects?
What is the distinguishing feature of literary language in comparison to spoken lects?
What does the term 'elevated literary language' historically refer to in the English language?
What does the term 'elevated literary language' historically refer to in the English language?
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Study Notes
Literary Language
- Literary language refers to a standardized form of language used in formal writing, such as literature, academia, and formal speeches.
- In some linguistic traditions, 'literary language' is used as a synonym for 'standard language'.
Diglossia
- Diglossia is a term used to describe a strong divergence between a written form of a language and the spoken vernacular.
Historical Distinction in English
- Historically, there has been a distinction in the English language between the written form and the spoken vernacular.
Relation to Spoken Lects
- Literary language is distinct from spoken lects, which are regional or social dialects.
- Literary language is often used in formal writing, whereas spoken lects are used in everyday conversation.
Elevated Literary Language
- Elevated literary language historically refers to a formal, refined, and ornate style of writing in English, often used in literary works.
Key Features
- The distinguishing feature of literary language is its formal, polished, and precise nature, which sets it apart from spoken lects.
- Literary language is often used to convey a sense of sophistication, elegance, and authority.
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