African American Vernacular English

What is the definition of 'vernacular'?

B) The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region

A) A formal language used in official documents

C) A language that is no longer in use

D) A language used exclusively in religious texts

In literature, why might an author choose to use vernacular language?

B) To add authenticity and realism to characters

A) To make the text more difficult to understand

C) To adhere to traditional literary standards

Which of the following best describes the term 'vernacular architecture'?

B) Architecture that uses local materials and reflects local traditions

A) Architecture that follows modern design principles

C) Architecture that is designed by famous architects

D) Architecture that is used in government buildings

What is the primary difference between vernacular and standard language?

C) Vernacular is the everyday language spoken by people, while standard language is the formal version used in writing and official communication

A) Vernacular is used in formal writing, while standard language is not

B) Vernacular is spoken by the elite, while standard language is spoken by the common people

Which of the following sentences uses vernacular language?

B) Y'all gonna come to the party tonight?

A) The committee will convene at noon.

C) The hypothesis was proven incorrect.

D) The results were inconclusive.

What is the role of vernacular in cultural identity?

B) It helps preserve cultural heritage and identity

A) It has no role in cultural identity

C) It is only used in educational settings

D) It is a barrier to cultural identity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vernacular language?

C) It is the same across all regions

B) It is used in everyday conversation

D) It can include slang and colloquialisms

How does vernacular language influence literature?

B) It allows authors to create more relatable and authentic characters

A) It limits the creativity of authors

C) It makes literature less accessible

D) It is rarely used in literature

What is the relationship between vernacular and dialect?

A) Vernacular is a type of dialect

B) Dialect is a type of vernacular

C) They are completely unrelated

Which of the following best describes 'vernacular literature'?

B) Literature written in the everyday language of the people

A) Literature written in a formal, scholarly language

C) Literature that is only found in textbooks

D) Literature that is written by famous authors

Why is vernacular important in education?

B) It helps students connect with the material in a more personal way

A) It is not important in education

C) It is only used in language classes

D) It is used to confuse students

What is a common misconception about vernacular language?

A) It is less valuable than standard language

B) It is only used by uneducated people

C) It is not suitable for literature

How does vernacular language affect communication?

B) It enhances communication by making it more relatable

C) It is only used in written communication

D) It is irrelevant to communication

What is the impact of globalization on vernacular languages?

B) It leads to the extinction of vernacular languages

C) It promotes the use of vernacular languages

D) It makes vernacular languages more popular

Which of the following statements is true about vernacular?

C) Vernacular can vary greatly even within a single country

A) Vernacular is only used in rural areas

B) Vernacular is the same as slang

D) Vernacular is a formal language

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

everyday language

vernacular

camaraderie

litany

wrenching

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is AAVE?

a variety of English that has been called Ebonics

ar archaic form of British dialects

a system with patterns of grammar, vocabulary and phonology

all of them

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is AAVE?

a language

a dialect

a pidgin

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does AAVE mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which of the following would most likely be colloquial or vernacular?

An academic speech

A page from a textbook

A conversation between friends

A conversation between an office worker and his superior (his boss)

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

everyday speech; slang

delineate

nefarious

vernacular

brawn

tout

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is AAVE?

A broken English.

A variation of English.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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