Language Variation Flashcards
1
Q
what is accent
A
how you sound
2
Q
what is dialect
A
specific pronunciation of words
3
Q
what is RP
A
received pronunciation - developed in the south east of england and taught to those from foreign countries. it is region less and standard variety
4
Q
what is convergence
A
changing to sound LIKE those around you
5
Q
what is divergence
A
creating a DIFFERENT accent to those around you
6
Q
what are connotations of an RP accent
A
- middle class
- carry power and prestige
- white collar job
- high income
- good education
- stuck up personality
- right wing
- intelligent
7
Q
what are connotations of regional accents
A
- working class
- left wing
- poor education
- low income
- friendly
8
Q
what did joan swann come up with and what is it
A
code switching: change of accent/dialect to suit the social situation
