AAVE
What does AAVE stand for?
African American Vernacular English
Define Elocution
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
Define Code Switching
The use of two or more linguistic varieties in the same conversation or interaction
What does "WYD" stand for?
What you doing?
What is the difference between AAVE and Standard English?
AAVE is often used in an informal setting and is not considered proper English. Standard English is known as proper English and is what is expected to be used in formal settings.
What is an Elocutionist?
A person who has perfected the artistic style or manner of speaking or reading in public.
Give an example of a code switching situation
Variety of answers
What does YGMM stand for?
*Hint: Money
You got McDonalds money?
Define AAVE
Improper form of language commonly used by African Americans. It most commonly can be referred to as "slang"
Define Culture
The development or improvement of the mind emotions interests, taste, or manners.
Name 2 variables that contribute to how we perceive others.
Gender, culture, ethnicity, social context, and age.
What does "SATCBIGYSTCA" stand for?
*Hint: Stop all
Stop all that crying before I give you something to cry about.
What famous politician mentioned within the text book incorporates AAVE in their communication?
*Hint: President
Barack Obama
Who was the Elocutionist mentioned in the powerpoint?
Hallie Quinn Brown
What does CAT stand for?
Communication Accommodation Theory
What does IBYITWAICTYO stand for?
*Hint: Not a threat a promise!
I brought you into this world I can take you out.
What syndrome was mentioned in "Talking and Testifying" by Geneva Smitherman?
"_____ toward a White American Culture while simultaneously _____ away from it"
The push-pull syndrome
What does "passing" mean?
Self-construction of identities that are deemed desirable by society
Define Communication Accommodation Theory
Explains the act of modifying speech behaviors, language use, and responses to accommodate the other person in a conversation
You and your team must say the Aggie Chant!
A-G-G-I-E WHAT? P-R-I-D-E WHAT? GIMME THAT GIMME THAT x2