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Dialects and Isogloss

Chapter 5 section 5. Dialects and Isogloss. 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

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Dialects and Isogloss

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  1. Chapter 5 section 5 Dialects and Isogloss

  2. Terms/Concepts • Dialect • Isogloss

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Major differences in U.S. dialects are due to differences in dialects amongst original settlers Northern Southern Midlands The Origin of U.S. Dialects

  7. Isogloss • Isoglosses - a word usage boundary • How dialects are arranged geographically

  8. Terms/Concepts • Dialect • Isogloss

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