Additional Metalanguage

Question 1

Function

Answer 1

The reason the speech / writing exists. Some typical functions include seek information, social interaction, show relationship, persuade, inform, instrument of thought, play, entertainment, record facts and expression of identity.

Question 2

Register

Answer 2

Refers to the style of language to suit the purpose (A grade of formality). Selected based on context of discourse.

Question 3

Prescriptivist

Answer 3

People concerned with what is correct and standard in English.

Question 4

Descriptivist

Answer 4

People who are less concerned with the correct and standard english.

Question 5

Pidgin

Answer 5

Make shift language that presents its self when two people of different backgrounds require communication. Pidgins are short lived and temporary.

Question 6

Creole

Answer 6

When a child in a community is brought up to speak a pidgin as its mother tongue.