The Imposed Norm Hypothesis Suggests That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The imposed norm hypothesis suggests that:

• A) dialects differ in value based on their place of origin
• B) people are biased in favour of their own dialects
• C) some dialects are more aesthetically pleasing than others
• D) the non-standard dialects are viewed negatively because social norms are biased against them
• E) dialects are equally pleasing

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