Occupation Paragraph Flashcards

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1
Q

What do different jobs hold different levels of?

A

Prestige

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2
Q

Give an example of different jobs that hold different levels of prestige

A

Lawyer is more prestigious than a common Australian tradie

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3
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Why are lawyers more prestigious than tradies

A

Their linguistic patterns are more closely attributed to the standard

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4
Q

What did individuals who work at a law firm use?

A

Heavy legal jargon

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5
Q

Give two examples of heavy legal jargon

A

Democratically and constitutional

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6
Q

What do tradies often create?(2)

A

Neologisms and shortenings

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7
Q

Give an example of a neologism created by a tradie

A

Crook: meaning sick or ill

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8
Q

Give an example of a shortening created by a tradie

A

Defo: meaning definitely

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9
Q

What two swear words are highly representative of Australian culture

A

Cunt and fuck

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10
Q

In what show is tradiespeak exemplified?

A

Kenny

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Give a quote by Kenny that suggests that tradies differentiate from the standard

A

Mad as a clowns cock

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