Standardisation (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What does standardisation refer to in language?
What does standardisation refer to in language?
Process regulating spelling, grammar & vocab
Who invented the printing press in the 15th century?
Who invented the printing press in the 15th century?
Johannes Gutenberg
How did the printing press affect language standardisation?
How did the printing press affect language standardisation?
Created need for consistent spelling rules
When was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published?
When was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published?
1755
When was the King James Bible published?
When was the King James Bible published?
1611
What is Standard English strongly associated with?
What is Standard English strongly associated with?
High status, authority & formality
What is dialect levelling?
What is dialect levelling?
Reduction of linguistic variety
What key question do descriptivists ask?
What key question do descriptivists ask?
How is language actually used?
Is standardisation a completed process?
Is standardisation a completed process?
No, it's gradual & constant
How are non-standard varieties of English regarded?
How are non-standard varieties of English regarded?
Equally valid with own systematic rules