Coded language

Question 1

what is Polari

Answer 1

secret language used by gay men in 20th century

Question 2

why is Polari no longer needed

Answer 2

the decriminalisation of homosexuality

Question 3

what is Polari made up of

Answer 3

1) back slang
2) parlyaree
3) Cockney rhyming slang
4) prostitute & drug-user slang

Question 4

Features of Polari

Answer 4

• riah (noun)=hair
• naff (adjective)=rubbish
• varda (imperative verb)=look
• female pronouns & proper nouns ised for men e.g) Lily law & Hilda handcuffs

Question 5

what 3 contextual variables determine the politeness strategies used to protect face needs according to Brown & Levinson

Answer 5

1) social distance- how well we know them
2) power distance
3) level of imposition- what we want from them big/small?

Question 6

what is negative politeness & give examples

Answer 6

when we use apologies to protect face needs of not feeling imposed on e.g) I’m really sorry, sorry to bother you, would it be ok if

Question 7

what is positive politeness & give examples

Answer 7

use compliments to protect ppls needs to feel liked/respected e.g) thats so nice of you, you’re so kind