dialects and isogloss chapter 5 section 5. terms/concepts dialect isogloss
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Dialects and Isogloss
Chapter 5 section 5
Terms/Concepts
• Dialect• Isogloss
Dialects
• Dialect - a regional variation of a language distinguished by distinctive vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation– Generally speakers of one dialect can
understand speakers of another– Accents go along with dialects (they are
often used interchangeably)– Ex. MinnesOta and Georgia southern
drawl– Because of the large number of
speakers and widespread distribution, English has a large number of dialects
The Origin of U.S. Dialects
• Differences in dialects interest us because they reflect distinctive features of their environments
• Various dialects may develop when people migrate to a different location and become isolated from other members of their group.
Difference Between British and American English
• Vocabulary- different things in each nation and with new technology different words developed
• Spelling- strong desire for US individual and national identity
• Pronunciation- connection was print early on so spoken language developed differently
The Origin of U.S. Dialects
• Major differences in U.S. dialects are due to differences in dialects amongst original settlers– Northern– Southern– Midlands
Isogloss
• Isoglosses - a word usage boundary– How dialects are arranged
geographically
Terms/Concepts
• Dialect• Isogloss