which class used restricted code
working class - viewed as less educated
which class used elaborated code (and could use both codes)
middle class - viewed as educated so had access to both codes
restricted code
-used on familiar/informal settings
-shared context/knowledge
-diectic lexis
-slang, grammatically incorrect lang
-basic vocab
elaborated code
-detailed lexis
grammatical constructions
-used in formal settings
-latinate vocab , standard english
-lack of shared knowledge