What Did Rickford and Rickford Conclude in Their Study of "Spoken

question 9

Multiple Choice

What did Rickford and Rickford conclude in their study of "Spoken Soul"?

• A) The English language has more than twenty known dialects.
• B) All African Americans are very adept at code switching.
• C) This linguistic variant of English is gradually fading from use.
• D) This variant of English is in wide use by African Americans in a range of settings.

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Definitions:

Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds

Normal breath sounds heard over the main bronchus area and over the upper right posterior lung field, characterized by moderate pitch and intensity.

Pathologic Disease

A disease characterized by an identifiable set of signs or symptoms, often associated with disordered bodily function.

Major Airways

The primary passages in the respiratory system, including the trachea and bronchi, that facilitate the flow of air to and from the lungs.

Intercostal Retractions

The inward movement of the spaces between the ribs during inspiration, a sign of respiratory distress indicating increased effort to breathe.