Orthography (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What does orthography refer to?
What does orthography refer to?
The conventional spelling system
What role did the printing press play in English orthography?
What role did the printing press play in English orthography?
It standardised spelling conventions
When did the Great Vowel Shift occur?
When did the Great Vowel Shift occur?
Between the 15th and 18th centuries
What disconnect did the Great Vowel Shift create?
What disconnect did the Great Vowel Shift create?
Between spelling and pronunciation
Which is an example of text-speak conventions?
Which is an example of text-speak conventions?
Using 'u' instead of 'you'
How is 'colour' spelled in American English?
How is 'colour' spelled in American English?
color
Is orthography fixed or static?
Is orthography fixed or static?
No, it develops and adapts over time
How should text-speak be viewed linguistically?
How should text-speak be viewed linguistically?
As genuine innovation with patterns
Which linguistic levels are interconnected with orthographic changes?
Which linguistic levels are interconnected with orthographic changes?
Phonology, semantics and grammar
Which factors influence orthographic development?
Which factors influence orthographic development?
Technology, immigration and trade