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Which of the following components directly influences linguistic choices in a conversation?
Which of the following components directly influences linguistic choices in a conversation?
What does the solidarity-social distance scale emphasize in linguistic choices?
What does the solidarity-social distance scale emphasize in linguistic choices?
In the context of linguistic variation, what does the term 'function' refer to?
In the context of linguistic variation, what does the term 'function' refer to?
How does the topic of conversation influence language choice, based on the provided information?
How does the topic of conversation influence language choice, based on the provided information?
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Which participant relationship is likely to lead to high solidarity in linguistic choice?
Which participant relationship is likely to lead to high solidarity in linguistic choice?
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What role does the setting or social context play in the language used during communication?
What role does the setting or social context play in the language used during communication?
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In sociolinguistic explanations, which component is least likely to impact language variation?
In sociolinguistic explanations, which component is least likely to impact language variation?
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What is a likely linguistic choice in a formal business meeting setting?
What is a likely linguistic choice in a formal business meeting setting?
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What is the primary aim of sociolinguists in their analysis?
What is the primary aim of sociolinguists in their analysis?
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Which linguistic feature is most likely to differ between formal and informal social interactions?
Which linguistic feature is most likely to differ between formal and informal social interactions?
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What aspect of language use is highlighted when sociolinguists study different communities?
What aspect of language use is highlighted when sociolinguists study different communities?
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Blom and Gumperz's research focused on identifying which two factors in Hemnesberget?
Blom and Gumperz's research focused on identifying which two factors in Hemnesberget?
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How does context influence language use in social settings according to the text?
How does context influence language use in social settings according to the text?
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What is an example of a non-linguistic factor that might influence language variation?
What is an example of a non-linguistic factor that might influence language variation?
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Which of the following best describes affective language in sociolinguistic contexts?
Which of the following best describes affective language in sociolinguistic contexts?
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Which type of linguistic variation is explored by sociolinguists within monolingual communities?
Which type of linguistic variation is explored by sociolinguists within monolingual communities?
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What is the primary sociolinguistic benefit of using the term 'language' in different social contexts?
What is the primary sociolinguistic benefit of using the term 'language' in different social contexts?
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Which linguistic variety was primarily used by the villagers of Sauris for informal communication among friends?
Which linguistic variety was primarily used by the villagers of Sauris for informal communication among friends?
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How did the use of German by the angry woman serve a specific social purpose in the pub?
How did the use of German by the angry woman serve a specific social purpose in the pub?
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What are the factors that determine which linguistic variety is used in Sauris during interactions?
What are the factors that determine which linguistic variety is used in Sauris during interactions?
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In what context was Italian primarily used by the villagers of Sauris?
In what context was Italian primarily used by the villagers of Sauris?
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What distinguishes the varieties of language spoken in Sauris from each other?
What distinguishes the varieties of language spoken in Sauris from each other?
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Why might Italians from outside Sauris struggle to understand the local German dialect?
Why might Italians from outside Sauris struggle to understand the local German dialect?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of sociolinguistic variation?
Which of the following best describes the concept of sociolinguistic variation?
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Study Notes
Social Factors of Language Use
- Social factors influence language choice and variation.
- Factors include participants (who is speaking and who they are speaking to), setting (where they are speaking), topic (what they are talking about), and function (why they are speaking).
- These factors affect language variation in both speech and writing.
Social Dimensions
- Social distance (how well speakers know each other) influences language choice via the solidarity-social distance scale:
- Intimate - High solidarity
- Distant - Low solidarity
- Status (relative social positions of speakers) is another factor in language choice.
- Formality (the level of formality of the interaction) is a third factor.
- Two functional scales relate to the purposes or topic of interaction.
Looking for Explanations
- Sociolinguists focus on how and why language varies based on social factors.
- To explain variation, we need to identify linguistic differences (vocabulary, sounds, etc.) used in different contexts and the social factors leading to those choices.
Multilingual Speech Communities
- Different languages are used in multilingual communities based on social factors.
- Example 7 (Sauris, Italy): The village is trilingual (German, Friulian, and Italian), with different languages used for different purposes and people.
- Example 7: German is used at home and with neighbors; Friulian is used with people outside the village and as a language of friendship and solidarity; Italian is used for formal settings, reading, and writing.
Social Features of the Language User
- Sociolinguists aim to understand the relationship between language and social contexts.
- The term "sociolect" describes how the same abstract language concept is manifested differently in different social contexts.
- Sociolects are influenced by factors like who is speaking, who they are speaking to, where they are speaking, what they are talking about, and why they are speaking.
Social Factors, Dimensions, and Explanations
- Social factors are crucial in understanding language variation.
- These factors can be used to explain why people use one language or variety in one situation and a different one in another.
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Explore how social factors influence language variation in speech and writing. This quiz delves into the roles of participants, setting, topic, and function in shaping language choices. Discover the significance of social distance, status, and formality in communication.
