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What is a characteristic of an acrolect?
What is a characteristic of an acrolect?
- It is only used in very informal contexts.
- It has a unique syntax that deviates from the standard language.
- Its grammatical structures are similar to the standard language. (correct)
- It is a variety of language that is not widely used.
What is the primary difference between a mesolect and a basilect?
What is the primary difference between a mesolect and a basilect?
- Their geographical distribution.
- Their level of informality.
- Their frequency of use.
- Their similarity to the standard language. (correct)
In which contexts is a basilect typically used?
In which contexts is a basilect typically used?
- Formal business meetings.
- Academic lectures.
- Government proceedings.
- Very informal contexts. (correct)
What is a characteristic of a mesolect?
What is a characteristic of a mesolect?
What is the relationship between the three varieties of language?
What is the relationship between the three varieties of language?
Who was the Roman god of time, generation, dissolution, abundance, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal, and liberation?
Who was the Roman god of time, generation, dissolution, abundance, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal, and liberation?
Which Roman god was associated with war and agriculture?
Which Roman god was associated with war and agriculture?
Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory?
Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory?
Which Roman god was associated with the underworld, ores, and precious stones?
Which Roman god was associated with the underworld, ores, and precious stones?
Who was the Roman god of the sky and thunder?
Who was the Roman god of the sky and thunder?
Which Roman god was associated with the sea, winds, and storms?
Which Roman god was associated with the sea, winds, and storms?
Who was the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, and endings?
Who was the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, and endings?
Which Roman god was associated with horses and horsemanship?
Which Roman god was associated with horses and horsemanship?
Who was the Roman king of the gods?
Who was the Roman king of the gods?
