How Does Change Spread? (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What are the two main mechanisms through which language changes spread?
What are the two main mechanisms through which language changes spread?
Geographical & hierarchical diffusion
How does geographical diffusion spread through communities?
How does geographical diffusion spread through communities?
Outward from a central point like ripples
In hierarchical diffusion, where do linguistic changes typically emerge first?
In hierarchical diffusion, where do linguistic changes typically emerge first?
Large, culturally influential cities
What role do social networks play in language diffusion?
What role do social networks play in language diffusion?
Act as channels for innovations to travel
How quickly can new terms spread globally in the digital age?
How quickly can new terms spread globally in the digital age?
Within hours rather than years
How do strong ties differ from weak ties in spreading linguistic innovations?
How do strong ties differ from weak ties in spreading linguistic innovations?
Strong ties spread faster than weak ties
What role do young people play in language change?
What role do young people play in language change?
Active creators & drivers of innovation
What effect does mainstream media have on linguistic innovations?
What effect does mainstream media have on linguistic innovations?
Gives them legitimacy & visibility
What changes has digital communication introduced to language?
What changes has digital communication introduced to language?
Spelling, punctuation & sentence structure
Which historical event brought Old Norse words like 'sky' and 'egg' into English?
Which historical event brought Old Norse words like 'sky' and 'egg' into English?
Viking invasions