TOPIC 1 SOCIOLINGUISTICS

What is the main focus of Sociolinguistics?

• The study of ancient languages

• The history of language development

• The relationship between language and society

• The impact of technology on language

What are the social factors that determine language choice?

• Food, music, sports, hobbies

• Age, gender, occupation, education

• Participants, setting, topic, function

• Weather, time, location, mood

Which scale emphasizes the relevance of relative status in linguistic choices?

• The Social Distance Scale

• The Status Scale

• The Affective Function Scale

• The Formality Scale

What does the Formality Scale assess in language choice?

• The emotional content of the conversation

• The influence of social setting or type of interaction

• The level of formality in written language

• The use of slang and informal expressions

What do the Referential and Affective Function Scales relate to?

• The purposes or topic of interaction

• The social context of the interaction

• The participants' relationship/familiarity

• The linguistic variations in vocabulary

What is the main goal of sociolinguists when providing explanations?

• To describe sociolinguistic variation and why it happens

• To create new languages

• To analyze historical texts

• To study animal communication

What components make up the social context of communication?

• Age, gender, occupation, education, status

• Food, music, sports, hobbies, interests

• Weather, location, time, mood

• Setting, participants, topic, function, goals

What does the conversation in Example 1 reflect?

• The history of language development in communities

• The impact of technology on language use

• The linguistic variations in vocabulary usage

• Ray's awareness of social factors influencing his speech

What information does the social context provide about language use?

• The historical origins of specific dialects

• The way language functions and social relationships in a community

• The influence of music on language development

• The impact of weather on language choice

What is the main function of language according to the Referential and Affective Function Scales?

• Convey historical facts and figures

• Convey objective referential information and express feelings

• Analyze literary works and poetry

• Discuss philosophical concepts and theories