Standard English Flashcards
Learn about SE
What is SE associated with?
SE prestigious has status - associated with class, affluence and education.
Widely understood but not widely produced in speech - only a minority use it.
What is SE associated with?
SE prestigious has status - associated with class, affluence and education.
Widely understood but not widely produced in speech - only a minority use it.
What linguistic features are associated with SE?
Grammar, vocabulary and orthography (spelling and punctuation).
Can SE only be spoken in Received Pronuncistion?
No it can be spoken in accents not just RP.
Is SE a dialect?
No as SE doesn’t come from a particular place.
What is meant by dialect?
Dialect refers to grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary people use within a group - which is differentiated from what is perceived to be an accent.
What does accent mean?
Accent refers to the way words are pronounced thus different to dialect. E.g RP is an accent used to be considered a prestigious variety of British English.
