LANGUAGE-VARIETY-AND-REGISTER.pdf

VARIETIES AND REGISTERS OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE MIDTERM - TOPIC 1 WHATISLANGUAGE? the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured or conventional way SPOKENLANGUAGE a language produced by...

VARIETIES AND REGISTERS OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE MIDTERM - TOPIC 1 WHATISLANGUAGE? the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured or conventional way SPOKENLANGUAGE a language produced by articulate sounds, as opposed to a written language WRITTENLANGUAGE a representation of spoken language or gestural language by means of a writing system  LANGUAGE VARIETY refers to any variant of a language which can be sufficiently delimited from another one A.StandardLanguage defined as a language variety used by a population for public purposes a variety that has undergone standardization B.Dialect regional or social variety of language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary  TYPES OF LECT REGIONAL DIALECT - – IT IS A VARIETY OF A LANG UAGE SPOKEN IN A PARTICULAR AREA OF A COU NTRY OR REG ION. ETHNOLECT - A LECT SPOKEN BY A SPECIFIC ETHNIC GROUP SOCIOLECT - USED BY SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS, A PROFESSION, AN AGE GROUP OR SOCIAL GROUP IDIOLECT - A LANGUAGE SPOKEN BY INDIVIDUALS; UNIQUE WAY AN INDIVIDUAL USES LANGUAGE C.PIDGIN a simplified form of language that develops as a way for people who do not share a common language to communicate emerge in situations where people from different linguistic backgrounds need to interact, such as in trade or colonization D.CREOLE a stable, fully developed language that originates from a pidgin When a pidgin becomes widely used over a long period and is passed down through generations, it can evolve into a creole.  REGISTER THE WAY A SPEAKER USES A LANGUAGE DIFFERENTLY IN DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES adjusting one's language based on factors such as the context, audience, and purpose of communication A.FROZEN a style of language that is fixed and unchanging, often used in formal or ceremonial contexts characterized by its static and standardized form, which does not vary regardless of the situation or audience B.FORMAL used in professional, academic, or legal settings where communication is expected to be respectful, uninterrupted, and restrained business letters, letters of complaint, academic essays, reports, official speeches, announcements, and professional emails C.INFORMAL conversational and appropriate when writing to friends and people you know very well This type includes personal emails, short notes, friendly letters, and diaries. There are no major rules to informal writing. D.CONSULTATIVE characterized by its semi-formal tone, with an emphasis on clarity and precision, often used in situations where one person is seeking or providing expert advice, guidance, or information E.CASUAL a style of language used in informal settings where the communication is relaxed and conversational It is typically used among friends, family, or in casual social interactions. F.NEUTRAL a style of language that is neither too formal nor too informal used in situations where communication needs to be clear, straightforward, and professional, without the added complexities or specialized vocabulary of formal registers or the relaxed tone of casual registers GROUP WORK