SecC quotes

Question 1

Lambie

Answer 1

The use of BAA, colloquialisms SAE and diminutive endings can ‘increase your likeability’ (Dr Evan Kidd)

Question 2

Allan

Answer 2

‘more formal choices reflect serious subjects… elevate the style of discourse and lend dignity, weight and authority to a communication’ (Pam Peters)

Question 3

SAE (generic) x3

Answer 3

‘Best practice’ (Burridge)
‘A benchmark’ (Crystal)
‘A benchmark of excellence that reflects correctness, precision, purity and elegance’ (Burridge)

Question 4

non-st (generic) x2

Answer 4

‘All dialects are equally good for the purposes they serve’ (Burridge and Mulder)
‘The value of a low prestige variety for solidarity and identification with a group can often outweigh considerations of prestige’ (Ryan)

Question 5

AAE (generic)

Answer 5

AAE ‘stands with others as a legitimate communication system for its speakers’ (Hawkins)

Question 6

S.Wog

Answer 6

‘Ethnicity is an important part of social ID and something that ppl want to demonstrate through their use of language’ (Burridge and Mulder)

Question 7

Ethno (generic)

Answer 7

‘Use it to differentiate themselves from both their parents’ values and those of the Anglo host culture” (Collins)
‘Members of a social group draw personal strength and pride from using the same language’ (Kramsch)

Question 8

Rio Tinto/Doublespeak

Answer 8

‘words become divorced from reality, responsibility and people’s real thoughts’ (Jung Chang, writer)
‘an instrument of concealment rather than revelation’ (Harold Pinter)
“used to disguise, not illuminate” (Gore Vidal)

Question 9

Discriminatory lang

Answer 9

“validates all the fear they [members of LGBTQIA+ community] feel” (Ian Roberts, gay rights activist and ex rugby league player)

Question 10

Dyphem/Offensive Lang

Answer 10

“venting strong emotion” (Fromkin, et al)

Question 11

Inclusive language

Answer 11

“Dismantle bias” (words at work)
“A healthy expansion of moral concern” (Noam Chomsky)

Question 12

Euphemism

Answer 12

“avoiding those things which threaten to cause offence and distress” (Burridge)
“Linguistic deoderisers” (Burride)

Question 13

Jargon

Answer 13

“It is not exclusivity; it is precision” (Stephen Fry)
“Unless you are a member of a clique… it’s gibberish” (Steven Pinker)

Question 14

Teenspeak

Answer 14

“a code, a way of excluding others” (McCrindle)

Question 15

Varieties Intro quote

Answer 15

“The Australian lexicon embodies the attitudes, values and self perception of Australians” (Collins)

Question 16

Broad

Answer 16

“Manifested in an understated and irreverent humour” (Collins)

Question 17

Swearing/dysphemism

Answer 17

“The more affectionate they feel towards someone, the more abusive the language can be towards that person” (Allan and Burridge)

Question 18

Ugle-Hagan being called a c**n

Answer 18

abuse was condemned as “harmful and abhorrent” (Western Bulldogs FC)