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REGIONAL DIALECT

Regional dialect refers to a variety of a language spoken in a specific geographic region. Here
are four examples of regional dialects:
1. Southern American English: Southern American English is a regional dialect of American
English spoken in the Southern United States. It is characterized by features such as the "y'all"
pronoun, a distinctive vowel shift, and a slower speech rate.
2. Geordie: Geordie is a regional dialect of English spoken in Northeast England, particularly in
and around Newcastle upon Tyne. It is characterized by features such as a distinctive accent,
unique vocabulary, and grammatical differences.
3. Scouse: Scouse is a regional dialect of English spoken in Liverpool, England. It is
characterized by features such as a distinctive accent, vocabulary, and grammar.
4. Yorkshire dialect: The Yorkshire dialect is a regional dialect of English spoken in Yorkshire,
England. It is characterized by features such as a distinctive accent, unique vocabulary, and
grammar.

SOCIAL DIALECT
Social dialect refers to a variety of a language that is associated with a particular social group or
class. Here are four examples of social dialects:
1. Cockney: Cockney is a social dialect of English that is associated with working-class
Londoners. It is characterized by features such as a distinctive accent, rhyming slang, and a
unique vocabulary.
2. African American Vernacular English (AAVE): AAVE is a social dialect of English that is
associated with African American communities in the United States. It is characterized by
features such as grammatical differences, unique vocabulary, and a distinctive intonation pattern.
3. Valley Girl: Valley Girl is a social dialect of English that is associated with young, white,
affluent women from the San Fernando Valley in California. It is characterized by features such
as a distinctive intonation pattern, unique vocabulary, and a tendency to use uptalk.
4. Australian Strine: Australian Strine is a social dialect of English that is associated with
working-class Australians. It is characterized by features such as a distinctive accent, unique
vocabulary, and a tendency to shorten words and phrases.

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