Australian Dialect
This Australian slang term means "afternoon".
Arvo
True or False: In RP, the 'r' sound is often pronounced at the end of words?
False
True or False: In the Boston accent, the 'r' at the end of words is typically pronounced.
False- Boston is known for its non-rhoticity, meaning the 'r' is often dropped.
What is linguistics?
The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language.
imply
To suggest something without saying it directly.
In Australia, if someone invites you to a 'barbie,' what kind of event are you attending?
Barbecue
True or False: In Received Pronunciation, the phrase 'of paramount importance' means that something is not very significant.
Answer: False — it actually means that something is extremely important or serious.
It's a tonic a term associated with a soft drink in Boston?
True
Why is social status something we learn about?
Language use can often reflect a speaker’s social status.
evolve
To develop gradually over time.
What does the term "no worries" mean in the Australian dialect?
Everything is good!
True or False: In Received Pronunciation, the word 'bath' is pronounced /bɑːθ/.
Answer: True — it is pronounced with a long 'a' sound, unlike in many American dialects where it is pronounced /bæθ/.
In Boston, the word 'pahk' refers to what action?
To park
This word means To make less clear or distinct.
BLUR
Over time, the differences between the two dialects began to blur.
The ability to understand language vs not understanding a language or dialect
intelligibility
True or False: In Australia, the phrase 'she’ll be right' conveys a sense of concern that things may not turn out well.
False — 'She’ll be right' actually means that everything will be okay.
In RP, what is the term for a 'flashlight' commonly used in American English?
A torch
True or False: Bostonians often use the term 'wicked' to mean 'very'
True — it's a common intensifier in the Boston area
What are the two categories for dialect?
regional dialect and social dialect
Relating to the interaction of social and cultural factors.
sociocultural
True or False: If an Australian says they're going to 'take a sickie,' they mean they’re taking a day off work or school due to feeling unwell.
True
This famous British person's accent is often cited as a standard example of Received Pronunciation.
Queen Elizabeth II
Are baked beans famously associated with Boston?
True — it is a well-known dish linked to the city.
This is a variety of a language spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people.
What is dialect?
To make a witty or clever remark.
quip