The Issue of Dialect
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The Issue of Dialect
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What is the difference between a dialect and a language?
Dialects are variations of the same spoken language.
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Speakers of two dialects can understand one another.
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Three Features of Dialect
1. Pronunciation Same written word pronounced differently
2. Syntax Rules of grammar may differ slightly
3. Vocabulary Same concept represented by different words
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Two Types of Dialects
Regional Dialects Associated with a geographic area Slowly fading due to media and mobility
Social Dialects Associated with a social/ethnic group Not spoken by all members of the group Many speakers can shift styles
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Three Major U.S. Regional Dialects
Northern
Midland
Southern
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North vs. South
Northern Dialect Southern Dialect
pail bucket
press (the button) mash (the button)
spatula egg turner
teeter-totter seesaw
might be able might could
pop soda
Examples of Vocabulary
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North vs. South
Northern Dialect Southern Dialect
pecan (pē kän´) pecan (pē´ kan)
pen pin
cement (sə mĕnt´) cement (sē´ mĕnt)
on (n) on (ōn)
business (bĭz´ nəs) business (bĭd´ nəs)
Examples of Pronunciation
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Social Dialects
The most important social dialect in America is called
African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). AAVE is also called “Black English” and “Ebonics.” Syntax is an important feature as it relates to the
verb to be. In AAVE, the verb to be is not always
conjugated (e.g., “He be sick.”) AAVE differs from Midland English mostly in matters
of pronunciation.
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Social Dialects
Feature Example
Dropped l help = hĕp
Dropped r your = yō
th = ch with = wĭch
th = d the = də
sk = ks ask = aks
st = sk street = skreet
Examples of AAVE Pronunciation
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To sum up, remember that dialects are variations of the same spoken language.
Languages
English Spanish
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To sum up, remember that dialects are variations of the same spoken language.
Languages
English Spanish
Southern Midland Northern
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There are two distinct levels.
Languages
English Spanish
Southern Midland Northern
LanguageLevel
DialectLevel
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This is true whether we are describing regional or social dialects.
Languages
English Spanish
“Power Code” AAVE
LanguageLevel
DialectLevel
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Speakers of all dialects must learn to read the same written language.
Languages
English Spanish
“Power Code” AAVE
LanguageLevel
DialectLevel
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Dialect and Literature
• The use of dialect makes characters appear realistic
• Sometimes difficult to read because it represents sounds instead of formal speech
• A good way to understand dialect is to read it out loud
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Dialect and Literature
• In groups of three, find five passages of 10-20 lines that include dialect.
• Prepare a reading of your passages and present them to class.
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To sum up, remember that dialects are variations of the same spoken language.