1.1 Individual Variation

• Register refers to variations in language use based on the purpose and context of communication.

  True
• Individuals from different social classes may use distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
• The four key factors influencing individual variation in language are idiolect, sociolect, dialect, and register.


  True
• What aspect of language does gender influence in individual variation?

  Communication styles
• An individual's unique linguistic patterns, including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, are referred to as their idiolect
• Order the sociological factors influencing individual variation by their typical age of influence:

  1️⃣ Age

  2️⃣ Social Class

  3️⃣ Gender
• Social class affects an individual's vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
• Individual variation reflects personal style and social context.

  True
• Order the examples of individual variation from most informal to most formal.

  1️⃣ "Y'all come back now, ya hear?"

  2️⃣ "I'm gonna grab a coffee and catch up on some work."

  3️⃣ "I would like to obtain a caffeinated beverage and review some professional obligations."
• What is an idiolect in the context of language use?

  Unique linguistic patterns
• Age can lead to generational differences in slang and speech patterns
• The words and phrases an individual uses are referred to as their vocabulary
• Linguistic features collectively contribute to an individual's unique idiolect.


  True
• What reflects an individual's personal style, social background, and communicative context?

  Linguistic diversity
• Researchers use linguistic analysis to understand the unique ways individuals use language.

  True
• What can detailed linguistic analysis reveal about a speaker?

  Idiolect and sociolect
• What is a dialect in the context of individual variation?

  Regional language variety
• How do sociological factors influence individual variation in language use?

  They shape language patterns
• What are the key social factors that shape individual language variation according to sociological perspectives?

  Social Class, Gender, Age
• Social class influences vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.


  True
• What does an individual's vocabulary reveal about them?

  Knowledge, background, intent
• What linguistic feature is highlighted in the phrase "I'm gonna grab a coffee"?

  Informal vocabulary
• A dialect conveys an individual's geographic or cultural identity
• Specific linguistic features mark individual variation in language use.


  True
• An individual's vocabulary can reveal their background and intent.


  True
• What type of vocabulary and phrases does Person A use in their example sentence?

  Informal
• Match the linguistic feature with its analysis technique:

  Vocabulary and Phrases ↔️ Examine unique words and idioms

  Grammar ↔️ Analyze sentence patterns

  Pronunciation ↔️ Identify accent features

  Tone ↔️ Analyze pitch and volume
• What informal phrase is used in the example sentence "I'm gonna grab a coffee and catch up on some work"?

  "Gonna"
• Understanding individual variation enhances the understanding of how individuals adapt their language in different communicative
• What is the definition of individual variation in language use?

  Differences in language use
• Match the factor influencing individual variation with its definition:

  Idiolect ↔️ Unique linguistic patterns

  Sociolect ↔️ Social group language

  Dialect ↔️ Regional language variety

  Register ↔️ Context-dependent speech
• Language use often varies across generations due to changing slang and speech patterns.


  True
• What is 'register' in the context of language use?

  Variation based on context
• Age leads to generational differences in slang and speech patterns
• Tone in speech shapes the emotional context of communication.

  True
• Individual variation refers to differences in language use between individuals.


  True
• How does social class influence individual language variation?

  Distinct vocabulary, grammar
• What is influenced by the register in different communicative situations?

  Unique idiolect
• The attitude expressed in speech is called tone
• Regional slang like "y'all" is a characteristic of Person C's dialect.


  True