KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS

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What is an accent?
the sounds produced (or not produced) by a speaker
what is dialect?
the words used ( or not used) by a speaker
What is standard english?
the belief that a proper version of English exists, one that is superior to all others
what is non-standard english?
the belief that improper versions of english exist, ones that are inferior to standard english
what is prescriptivism?
says what language should be. believes there are right and wrong parts of language
what is descriptivism?
says what language is actually like, dont refer to right or wrong types of English
what is received pronunciation?
the way standard english words are pronounced
what is overt prestige?
related to standard and formal language features, expresses power and status
what is covert prestige?
more related to regional dialect (vernacular) and expresses solidarity, community and group identity more than authority
what is a diphthong?
word with two sounds
what is a monophthong?
word with one sound and one vowel