Section C quotes

Question 1

Language is a dynamic symbol of identity and culture

Answer 1

Cox

Question 2

Of all markers of identity, language is by far the most significant

Answer 2

Moore

Question 3

A powerful vehicle for the expression of Aboriginal identity

Answer 3

Eades

Question 4

Standard Australian English Coexists with a wide range of other Australian Englishes

Answer 4

Moore

Question 5

All dialects are equally good for the purposes they serve

Answer 5

Burridge and Mulder

Question 6

To vent strong emotion

Answer 6

Fromkin et al

Question 7

The use of slang is a means of marking social or linguistic identity

Answer 7

Crystal

Question 8

Decorative flavour enhancing concealing

Answer 8

Burridge

Question 9

linguistic change runs parallel with social change

Answer 9

Alyce Taylor

Question 10

Reinforces the subjugation of people already in a weak or vulnerable position in society

Answer 10

Hamilton

Question 11

smuggle uncomfortable ideas into comfortable minds

Answer 11

Burnside and Watson

Question 12

dominant dialect

Answer 12

Macquarie University

Question 13

teenagers are amazing linguistic innovators

Answer 13

Macquarie university

Question 14

serve direct human interests by avoiding those things which threaten to cause… distress’

Answer 14

Burridge