Accent And Dialect Flashcards

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What is an accent?

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The particular pronunciation of words that mark a regional or social identity

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Standard accent of British english

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Received Pronunciation (RP)

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What is a dialect?

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The term used for the distinctive variety of lexis and grammar used by speakers from the same regional/ social backgrounds

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