Week 9: Language Variations

Question 1

Accent

Answer 1

The particular pronunciation of a particular nation, location, or individual

Question 2

Isogloss

Answer 2

A particular geographical area sharing the pronunciation of a particular vowel or other language characteristic

Question 3

Language

Answer 3

A method of communicating feelings and ideas using conventional signs and gestures, particularly vocally

Question 4

Lingua franca

Answer 4

A specific language chosen or used to bridge a communication gap between different cultures

Question 4

Language family

Answer 4

Languages that are related and share a common ancestor

Question 5

Pidgin

Answer 5

A simplified language that develops so that two or more groups can have a common language

Question 6

Taxonomy

Answer 6

The science and practice of classification

Question 6

Polyglot

Answer 6

A multilingual person

Question 7

Slang

Answer 7

The use of expressions and words that are not considered standard to a language or dialect

Question 8

Toponymy

Answer 8

The study of place names