Section C quotes Flashcards
Language is a dynamic symbol of identity and culture
Cox
Of all markers of identity, language is by far the most significant
Moore
A powerful vehicle for the expression of Aboriginal identity
Eades
Standard Australian English Coexists with a wide range of other Australian Englishes
Moore
All dialects are equally good for the purposes they serve
Burridge and Mulder
To vent strong emotion
Fromkin et al
The use of slang is a means of marking social or linguistic identity
Crystal
Decorative flavour enhancing concealing
Burridge
linguistic change runs parallel with social change
Alyce Taylor
Reinforces the subjugation of people already in a weak or vulnerable position in society
Hamilton
smuggle uncomfortable ideas into comfortable minds
Burnside and Watson
dominant dialect
Macquarie University
teenagers are amazing linguistic innovators
Macquarie university
serve direct human interests by avoiding those things which threaten to cause… distress’
Burridge