Language Diversity) Phonological Variations Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the British population use rp
A
2%
2
Q
Rp is associated with …
A
Authority, and power
3
Q
Evidence for rp having less power nowadays
A
Rp once known as BBC English as most reporters then used rp
But in 2008, Thompson called for more regional accents as part of drive to end dominance of rp after complaints were ignored
