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What does sociolinguistics study?
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Sociolinguistics studies the connections between language, society, and culture.
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1 Language in Social Life Free Online FlashCards
Study 1 Language in Social Life with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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What is a language variety?
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A recognizable form of language associated with particular speakers or situations.
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Why is a standard variety prestigious?
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A standard variety has institutional status, but its prestige reflects social and historical power, not inherent linguistic superiority.
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What defines a speech community?
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A speech community is a group whose members share expectations about language use, even if they do not speak identically.
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What is code-switching?
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Code-switching is shifting between languages or varieties in an interaction.
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How do semantics and pragmatics differ?
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Semantics concerns conventional meanings; pragmatics concerns how language is interpreted in context.
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How can nonverbal cues contribute to communication?
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Gestures, facial expressions, timing, and silence can shape how an interaction is understood, with interpretations depending on context and community.
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How can language express identity without defining a whole person?
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Language choices can signal identity and connection, but identity is not fixed or singular; people use different linguistic resources in different situations.
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What distinguishes a dialect?
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A dialect has systematic patterns of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
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What does the term accent refer to?
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An accent refers specifically to pronunciation.
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What is a register?
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A register is a way of communicating associated with a context or activity, such as casual conversation or a formal report.
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What might “It’s cold in here” communicate beyond temperature?
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Depending on context, it may describe the temperature, hint that a window should be closed, or serve as a complaint.
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