Basic Terminologies in Language Varietis Part II

11. Accent is different from dialect. Dialect bears a variety on grammar, vocabulary and phonology; while accent reflects a variety only on:

12. This term is used to refer to a language that is spoken internationally and learned and spoken by numerous people as a second language.

13. This language differs from dialect in the sense that it refers specifically to the use of ordinary, everyday and plain language in speaking or writing. An example of this is the term ‘corn’ which is a common name of a plant known scientifically as ‘maize’ or ‘zea mays’.

14. Jargon is a specialized lect that belongs to a more general type of language variety called:

15. This is a linguistic term referring to a language user’s knowledge and understanding of both the grammatical / structural aspect of the language and its social / practical use.

Essay question: State you agreement or disagreement on the following statement. Elaborate your answer. (15 pts) The language varieties, or lects, that people speak often serve as the basis for judgment, and even exclusion, from certain social groups, professions, and business organizations. As you study language varieties, keep in mind that they are often based on judgments one group is making in regard to another.