accent and dialect

Question 1

what is standard english

Answer 1

W riten 
not R egional 
A ny accent 
P restige form
I institutions

Question 2

prescriptivism

Answer 2

• correct form of the english language

- prescribe the ‘correct’ form of english

Question 3

descriptivism

Answer 3

• no correct english

- linguists want to describe language

Question 4

what is slang

Answer 4

words and phrases that are non-standard variants of the english language

Question 5

what can slang be used for

Answer 5

F un
I nformal context
G roup identity
S ecret - to exclude others

Question 6

what are descriptivist views on slang

Answer 6

allows language to evolve
part of identity
has always existed

Question 7

what are prescriptivist views on slang

Answer 7

has association with a lack of education
incorrect version of english
can be used to exclude

Question 8

sociolect

Answer 8

language you know as a result of your social group, incl occupation, age, social class, social group

Question 9

dialect

Answer 9

particular form of language which is particular to a specific region, incl different lexis and grammar

Question 10

prestige forms of accent and ialects

Answer 10

prestige forms often have more respect and are considered more important

rp has the most prestige

Question 11

overt prestige

Answer 11

obvious someone is using high status language

Question 12

covert prestige

Answer 12

language which is prestigious within particular groups/contexts