quotations and study design Flashcards
language is….
“language is in a …
constant state of flux” (crystal)
Standar Aus E
“a benchmark of…
excellence that reflects correctess, precision, purity and elegance” (Burridge)
formal choices
“lend…
dignity, weight and authority to a communication” (Pam Peters)
non-standard
“all dialects are…
equally good for the purposes they serve” (Burridge and Mulder)
informal lg
“reflects the …
values, aspirations and accomplishements of those people you most closely identify with” (Burridge)
overt vs covert prestege
“the value of a low …
prestige variety for solidarity and identification with a group can often outweigh considerations of prestige, status or social advancement” (Ryan)
coolquialis and dimin endings can …
“increase your likeability” (Dr Evan Kidd)
lang + id
“every social group has its own…
linguistic bonding mechanism” (Crystal)
AbE
Aboriginal Englishes are a…
“powerful vehicle for the expression of Aboriginal identity” (Diana Eades)
AbE
“Aboringinal English plays an important role in the …
maintenance and assertion of Aboriginal identity” (Eades)
lg
“language is a dynamic …
symbol of identity and culture” (Felicity Cox)
Aus E
“Australian English functions as a …
significant and extremely powerful symbol of national identity” (Macquarie Uni)
ts
youth have always used language as a …
“code, a way of excluding others” (McCrindle)
ts
teenspeak is …
“rich and vibrant and full of creativity of the people who use it” (Prof Anne Curzan)
ts + digital
the way young lg users have used lg has become …
“an ongoing performance of identity” (Dr Zappavigna)