When People Elevate a Particular Dialect Over Another, They Convey

question 18

Multiple Choice

When people elevate a particular dialect over another, they convey __________.

• A) a message of authority
• B) a message of superiority
• C) a message of confidence
• D) a message of capitalism

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Definitions:

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Immigration Policy

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Racial Characteristics

Physiological features commonly associated with particular racial groups, often used inappropriately to categorize and differentiate between people.

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