ap notes 77-79

Question 1

Vernacular

Answer 1

is a literary genre that uses daily used language in writing and speaking. It is different from written works, as they normally follow the formal variety of language. The word “vernacular” refers to writing or speaking of the public. We find the origin of vernacular literature during middle ages in different countries of Europe.

Question 2

Vernacular vs. Dialect

Answer 2

Vernacular is the use of ordinary, everyday and plain language in speaking or writing, such as corn is a common name of a plant, and its scientific name is Maize or Zea mays, whereas dialect is related to a particular region, geographical area, a particular social class, or an occupational group. Also, it uses a distinguished pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, such as people in Shanghai has different pronunciation or dialect than in Yunnan.

Question 3

Understatement

Answer 3

An understatement is a figure of speech employed by writers or speakers to intentionally make a situation seem less important than it really is. An
understatement has something of an ironic effect. Here are some examples.