Dialect

A variety of language associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of language with distinctive vocabulary and grammar, often associated with a particular region or social group.

Magwitch’s dialect remains recognisable when he becomes wealthy. Forms such as “wot”, “yourn” and “ain’t”, together with non-standard grammar, distinguish his speech from that of an educated gentleman. Money has changed his circumstances without erasing his past.

A variety of language associated with a region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

Connect Joe’s dialect to his warmth, social discomfort or practical imagery; explain why his speech does not make him morally inferior.

Part (a): analyse the printed extract’s language, form and structure. Connect a precise choice, such as dialect, repetition or a gesture, to what it reveals about Eppie.

Either question: connect dialect to character and meaning, rather than treating non-standard grammar as proof of stupidity. Explain how Joe’s speech contrasts with his emotional intelligence.

A variety of language associated with a region or social group, with distinctive vocabulary or grammar. Written dialogue may also represent its pronunciation.

The distinctive vocabulary and grammar associated with a region or social group, represented in a character’s speech.

Welding joins separate pieces, so the image holds separation and lasting connection together. His dialect expresses affection and understanding, not moral inferiority.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or social group, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A form of language associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar. Joe’s dialect identifies his background without making him morally inferior.

A distinctive form of language associated with a region or social group, represented through vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or social group, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar. Dolly’s speech includes forms such as “trusten”.

A variety of language associated with a region or social group, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation.

The Black Country has its own dialect, distinct from Birmingham speech. Regional words include wench, used for a girl or woman, yow for ‘you’, and bostin for ‘excellent’. Syal’s use of local speech gives Tollington a particular identity rather than presenting it as a generic English village.

A form of a language associated with a particular region or social group, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of a language associated with a region or social group, distinguished by vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation.

A variety of language associated with a region or social group, involving distinctive vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation.

The distinctive vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation associated with a particular region or social group, represented in writing through characters’ speech.

Eliot gives the villagers distinctive voices through dialect, repetition and familiar sayings. This makes village life convincing while showing how shared stories preserve the community’s habits. Mr Macey’s tales are enjoyed partly because everyone already knows them.

A form of language associated with a particular region or social group, reflected in vocabulary and grammar.

A form of language associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

A regional or social variety of language, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar. Raveloe dialect helps establish characters’ voices and community.

A form of language associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or community, involving distinctive vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation.

A regional or social variety of language with distinctive vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

A form of language associated with a region or community, with distinctive vocabulary, grammar and sometimes pronunciation.

A variety of language associated with a community or region, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A way of speaking associated with a particular region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of language with distinctive vocabulary and grammar, often associated with a region or social group. Dickens represents Magwitch’s speech through forms such as “wot” and “wittles”.

A variety of language associated with a region or social group, including distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or social group, involving vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation.

A variety of language associated with a particular region or community, with distinctive vocabulary and grammar.

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AQA GCSE English Literature · 8702

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