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What is language variation?
What is accent?
What is dialect?
What is regional variation also known as?
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In what aspects can language variation manifest?
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What are the two main types of language variation mentioned in the text?
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Which term refers to the different realizations of a word's meaning depending on the context?
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What is an example of probabilistic variation in language?
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What is the cause of the variation in the pronunciation of the word 'bakarız' in Turkish?
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In what way is regular variation different from probabilistic variation?
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Study Notes
Language Variation
- Language variation refers to the differences in language use across different contexts, regions, and social groups.
Accent and Dialect
- Accent: a way of pronouncing words that is unique to a particular region or social group.
- Dialect: a regional or social variation of a language that has distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Regional Variation
- Also known as geographic variation, it refers to language differences that occur across different regions.
Aspects of Language Variation
- Language variation can manifest in:
- Phonology (pronunciation)
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Pragmatics (meaning in context)
Types of Language Variation
- Two main types:
- Regional variation (geographic variation)
- Social variation (related to social factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status)
Contextual Meaning
- Polysemy: the phenomenon of a single word having multiple related meanings depending on the context.
Probabilistic Variation
- Example: the use of "s" or "z" in the plural form of nouns (e.g., "buses" or "buz").
- Refers to the variation in language use that is not strictly determined by rules, but rather by probabilities.
Variation in Turkish Pronunciation
- The variation in the pronunciation of the word "bakarız" in Turkish is caused by the influence of the surrounding vowels on the pronunciation of the "r" sound.
Regular vs. Probabilistic Variation
- Regular variation: follows strict rules and is predictable.
- Probabilistic variation: does not follow strict rules, and the variation is more likely to occur in certain contexts.
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Test your understanding of language variation and regional variation with this sociolinguistics quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, and enhance your knowledge of contemporary sociolinguistic terminology.
