Difference between revisions of "Dialect"
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The concept of dialectal variation is understood in relation to geographical areas where the same linguistic features are shared. This indicates that dialects are bounded within a specific region. However, an opposing view suggests that dialects form a continuum without clear boundaries. There are often significant differences in pronunciation and other language features, therefore the classifications are indefinable. | The concept of dialectal variation is understood in relation to geographical areas where the same linguistic features are shared. This indicates that dialects are bounded within a specific region. However, an opposing view suggests that dialects form a continuum without clear boundaries. There are often significant differences in pronunciation and other language features, therefore the classifications are indefinable. | ||
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The landscape of dialects is described as a continuum. As Chambers et al. (1998) explain, linguistic variation becomes apparent when a person travels from one place to another. These differences accumulate gradually and become more intense as one moves away from the initial point. Neighboring places typically comprehend each other's dialects, but those at the edges of the continuum will have difficulty comprehending each other as it corelates with the geographical distance. | The landscape of dialects is described as a continuum. As Chambers et al. (1998) explain, linguistic variation becomes apparent when a person travels from one place to another. These differences accumulate gradually and become more intense as one moves away from the initial point. Neighboring places typically comprehend each other's dialects, but those at the edges of the continuum will have difficulty comprehending each other as it corelates with the geographical distance. | ||
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Dialect
Dialect is a subclass of language that is exclusive to a particular region or community. This includes variations in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar that differentiate it from other forms of the same language.
Variation
The concept of dialectal variation is understood in relation to geographical areas where the same linguistic features are shared. This indicates that dialects are bounded within a specific region. However, an opposing view suggests that dialects form a continuum without clear boundaries. There are often significant differences in pronunciation and other language features, therefore the classifications are indefinable.
The landscape of dialects is described as a continuum. As Chambers et al. (1998) explain, linguistic variation becomes apparent when a person travels from one place to another. These differences accumulate gradually and become more intense as one moves away from the initial point. Neighboring places typically comprehend each other's dialects, but those at the edges of the continuum will have difficulty comprehending each other as it corelates with the geographical distance.
Dialect and language
Dialect and accent
Dialect and accent are distinct linguistic terminology
Example
References
- Boga, H. I. (2020). What is a Language? What is a Dialect?.
- Linn, M. D. (2014). Dialect and language variation. Elsevie
- Van Rooy, R. (2020). Language or dialect?: The history of a conceptual pair. Oxford University Press.
