There seems to be a perception that dialects are some form of foreign, fancy, flowery speech. However, everyone speaks a dialect. Dialects are a variant of any particular language. They are often formed based on region. The main dialect in the United States is known as Standard American English. However, there are many other dialects spoken in various parts of the country. The exact number of dialects in the United States is a topic of great debate by many sociolinguists. Speech in each region of the U.S. shares certain grammar and pronunciation rules. Each region also has multiple dialects. However, there is a consensus on the main regions in the nation. The image above reflects the consensus of many sociolinguists. This blog will focus on the dialect many African Americans speak. It is widely known as Ebonics, but it is referred to by linguists as African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Here are some of the main grammatical features of AAVE.
www.ello.uos.de/field.php/Sociolinguistics/ThelinguisticcharacteristicsofAAVE digitalcommons.brockport.edu/divconf/2017/schedule/12/
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorMy name is Shedira and I am a senior Communication Sciences and Disorders Major. My professional goal is to become an SLP. My personal goal is to inform people that AAVE is a dialect and a valid means of communication. ArchivesCategories |