language variation

What is meant by the term “Language Variation”?

• Language variation refers to the differences and changes that occur in a language based on factors such as geographical region, social class, time period, and individual speaking style.

• Language variation refers to the differences and changes that occur in a language based on factors such as geographical region, time period, and individual speaking style.

• Language variation refers to the differences and changes that occur in a language based on factors such as geographical region, social class, and individual speaking style.

• Language variation refers to the differences and changes that occur in a language based on factors such as geographical region, social class, time period.

What are the two main categories of language variation?

• social variation (social dialect variation).

• regional variation (dialectal variation)

• A&B

What are the variables in the category of dialectal variation?

• pronunciation (phonological differences), vocabulary (lexical differences), and syntax (syntactic rule differences).

• pronunciation (phonological differences), vocabulary (lexical differences)

• pronunciation (phonological differences)

What does geographical dialect indicate the linguistic differences between or among?

• periods of time

• regions

• standard

What does social dialect indicate the linguistic differences between or among?

• nothing

• social standard

• social classes

What does social dialect indicate the linguistic differences between or among?

• nothing

• social standard

• social classes

What does social dialect indicate the linguistic differences between or among?

• nothing

• social standard

• social classes