Case 12-1 Matthew Is the Newest Inmate Toa Maximum-Security Institution

question 23

Multiple Choice

Case 12-1 Matthew is the newest inmate toa maximum-security institution. He was sentenced toserve twenty years for the crime of armed robbery and attempted manslaughter. Matthew is anxious about going toprison. This is the first time he will serve time in prison. In the past he has only served short jail terms.
Inmate language created and used by inmates inside a prison is known as: ​

• A)dialect.
• B)argot.
• C)code.
• D)slang.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Purity

The concept or pursuit of maintaining a language free from foreign influences, emphasizing traditional vocabulary and grammar.

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, specifically in terms of how words and phrases are arranged to create meaning.

Smallest Unit

The most minimal component or element within a structure or system.