First Essay- First Body Flashcards
What is an important social division in all cultures?
Age
How do people demonstrate their age?
Through the use of language
What is the speech of older generations?
More conservative than that of younger generations
Why do prescriptivists criticise adjectives such as “ chat “?
Due to its recently shifted meaning, thus expressing disapproval
What is the future of the high rising terminal?(2)
Appears to be on the increase and we may see it expanding out of teenage social groups
Apart from flowing conversation, name another reason for the use of acronyms?
Easier to type rather then writing full phrases
What may ground-breaking linguistic behaviour have long term effects on?(2)
On the language itself or may be indicative of the developmental characteristics of a certain age group
