When Individuals Speak in a Manner That Does Not Conform

question 52

Multiple Choice

When individuals speak in a manner that does not conform to what is known as "Standard English," according to the author, they are:

• A) speaking a dialect of English that is linguistically flawed.
• B) usually seen as speaking a prestige language.
• C) unaffected by their nonstandard speech.
• D) often considered to be uneducated or low class.
• E) thought to be creative and poetic.

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Definitions:

Gender

The social, cultural, and psychological traits typically associated with one's sex, encompassing a range of identities that may not necessarily align with biological sex.

Nonanatomical Factors

Elements influencing medical treatment or physical health that are not related to the body's structure, such as psychological or environmental aspects.

Identify

The action of establishing or determining who or what someone or something is.

Transvestic

refers to the practice of dressing in clothes typically worn by the opposite sex, often for sexual gratification.