language variation key words

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the creation of a new word
coinage
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combining words to create new words - can't
compounding
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verb used in formatting tenses
auxiallry
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smallest unit of language
morpheme
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a form of language with distinctive features of vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
dialect
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a variety of language associated with a particular social group
sociolect
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language use of a singular individual
idolect
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how we adapt our languge according to different contextual factors
register
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looked at the study of interuptions, found 96% of which were made by males
zimwest
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composed a list of language features typically used by females as they play a subordiante role to men in society
Lakoff
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study of verbal hygine
cameron
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language evolves with age due to personal life experiences
cheshire
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youngsters use slang to feel connected to each other
Eckertt
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lexis specific to a certain profession or topic
jargon
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standard pronunciation of the english language
RP
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studied the difference in use of minimal repsonses between men and women
maltzborker
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men use modal tags and women use facilitative
holmes
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accomodation theory
Giles
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politeness theory
brownlevison
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combining words to create new words - can't

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verb used in formatting tenses

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smallest unit of language

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a form of language with distinctive features of vocabulary, grammar and punctuation

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