Language Use and Language Users (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Sociolect
Sociolect
Language variation from socioeconomic status
Dialect
Dialect
Language variation from geographical area
Idiolect
Idiolect
Unique manner of speaking of an individual
Register in language
Register in language
Level of formality in language
Style in language
Style in language
Unique way an individual uses language
Code-switching
Code-switching
Alternating between 2+ languages/dialects in conversation
Code-mixing
Code-mixing
Blending elements from different languages in conversation
Multimodality
Multimodality
Union of text, images, sound & modes in communication
Pragmatics
Pragmatics
How context influences meaning in language use
Language & power
Language & power
How language establishes, maintains or challenges power dynamics