Paper 1 theorists

Question 1

Deborah Tannen - Difference Model

Answer 1

• Idea that language are simply different
• No superior language
• Style of speech adopted by a female is in contrast to that of a man

Question 2

Zimmerman and West - Dominance Model

Answer 2

• Language of men is more dominant in society

- Language of men hold more power than women

Question 3

Peter Trudgill

Answer 3

Sociolect is a variety of lexis related to social background not geographical location

Question 4

Norman Fairclough

Answer 4

• Synthetic personalisation (only in adverts)
• Power behind/in discourse - influential/instrumental power
• Inclusive language relating to the reader

Question 5

Grices Maxims

Answer 5

Quality maxim: informative as needed (no more)
Relation maxim: make what you say relevant to last speakers turn
Flouts a maxim: not obeying conversational maxims

Question 6

Howard Giles

Answer 6

Accommodation theory:

convergence (upwards/downwards) vs divergence