Language use and Language users

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  • Created on: 25-11-18 17:16
variation
the differences associated with particular instances of language use and between groups of language users
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register
a variety of language that is associated with particular situation of use
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situation of use
a specific place, time and context in which communication takes place
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situational characteristics
a key characteristic of the time, place and contexts in which communication takes place
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diaclect
variation in words and structures associated with a particular geographical region
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accent
variation in pronunciation associated with a particular geographical region
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sociolect
variation in language use associated with membership of a particular social group
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idiolect
variation in language use associated with an individual's personalised speech style
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representation
the portrayal of events, people and circumstances through language and other meaning-making resources to create a way of seeing the world
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a variety of language that is associated with particular situation of use

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register

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a specific place, time and context in which communication takes place

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a key characteristic of the time, place and contexts in which communication takes place

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variation in words and structures associated with a particular geographical region

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