AAVE

AAVE - also known as?

• African-American Vernacular English

• Afro-American Vernacular English

• Anglo-American Vernacular English

• An American Vernacular English

Grammatically, AAVE would pronounce the word "that" with...

AAVE is most closely related to...

• Southern U.S English

• Northern U.S English

• Eastern U.S English

• Midwestern U.S English

AAVE is often associated with which cultural movement?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Classical

• Hip Hop

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of AAVE?

• Use of double negatives

• Standardized grammar

• Formal vocabulary

• No sentence structure

AAVE has its roots primarily in which historical context?

• Urbanization in the 20th century

• Immigrant communities

• Colonial English

• Slavery and African American culture

What is a common misconception about AAVE?

• It is a simplified version of English

• It is a dialect of Southern English

• It has no grammatical rules

• It is only spoken by African Americans

Which of the following is a phonological feature of AAVE?

• Dropping the final consonant

• Use of a rhotic accent

• Emphasis on syllable stress

• Pronouncing all vowels distinctly

AAVE is often used in which of the following contexts?

• Scientific research

• Legal documentation

• Social media communication

• Formal education

What is a notable feature of AAVE vocabulary?

• Limited use of idiomatic expressions

• Strict adherence to standard English

• Used as slang

• Use of archaic terms