Prestige dialects are spoken by those with the most social, political, and economic power in a language community. Examples include Modern Standard Arabic, Standard Mandarin Chinese, and Parisian French. The United States does not have a single prestige dialect. In language classrooms, instruction is generally provided in a prestige dialect. A prestige dialect is a […]
Eye dialect is a literary technique that alters the spelling of words to visually represent speech patterns. It can enhance characterization, create humor, and show a character’s state of mind. It has been used by authors such as William Faulkner and JK Rowling, as well as in comic books and films. Eye dialect is a […]
The West Midlands dialect is a type of modern English spoken in England’s West Midlands area, with unique features such as a strong g pronunciation and verb substitutions. The dialect also appears in Middle English literature, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. JRR Tolkien’s translation of these works is popular, but the dialect contains […]
