Language Change Flashcards
1
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PIDC model
A
Potential for a new word to be created, implementation the word is hinted at in the media, diffusion the word begins to spread in society and codification the word becomes part of the dictionary.
2
Q
Functional theory
A
focuses on lexical change, language changes due to the needs of its user.
3
Q
Random Fluctuation theory
A
Tree model
trunk influencer
branches how the word spreads
leaves how the word is diffused
4
Q
Wave model
A
New form of language begins and then slowly becomes spread to users further away. Further away from the source, less likely to be used.
5
Q
Lynne Truss
A
People’s use of grammar and punctuation and how it affects language.
6
Q
David Crystal
A
language changes to reflect society.
