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What does covert mean?

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Not openly acknowledged or displayed (secret)

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What does overt mean?

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Done openly/shown

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When we openly use speech, perceived as the most prestigious form (E.G. Standard English). This is called…

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Overt prestige

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A way of being accepted is to choose our speech to make it more prestigious in a particular social group.

For example teens using slang terms that belong to their group. E.G. Reem-TOWIE

What is this called

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Covert prestige

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What is sociolect?

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A variety of language associated with a particular social group. E.G. TOWIE = distinctive styles of language.

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Define what is meant by prestige.

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Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something…based on a perception of their achievements of quality.

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Give an example of when overt prestige would be used

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A job interview - would use standard English…

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Give an example of when covert prestige would be used

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With friends we may adopt a type of language, pet names, identification etc…

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