Final Exams for Language, Culture and Society

During the Renaissance the correct spelling and pronunciation of English words became an important class distinction between middle class and vulgar masses.

Robert Lowth was a strong descriptivist.

Joseph Priestly was more of a prescriptivist

This school of thought focuses on grammar and correct usage of language.

Prescriptivism is the belief that one variety of a language is superior to others and should be promoted as such

This school of thought is a nonjudgmental approach to language study which examines why and how deviations occur.

This belief towards language use has negative effects which includes. wrong usage of words and grammar.

Which of the following is not a major aspect addressed by Prescriptivists?

All are negative effects of prescriptivism except:

The term 'verbal hygiene' was coined by this British Linguist.

Deborah Cameron believes in acceptance of proper speech style.

This term is used to refer to the proper use of language that intends to give the least amount of offense, especially when describing groups identified by external markers such as race, gender, culture, or sexual orientation.

This is a figure of speech which refers to the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant also

Cameron addresses all language experts to discuss about the Verbal Hygiene in an irrational and critical spirit.

This language is associated with a highly formal variety linked to an elite, for example the language spoken at the court