1
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What is register?
A
It refers to the manner in which spoken or written language is presented.
2
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What is a formal register defined by?
A
Rigid observance of convention or etiquette.
3
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What is an informal register defined by?
A
A relaxed, friendly, unofficial style or style of nature; an absence of formality.
4
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What are the five levels of formality?
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Frozen
Formal
Consultative
Casual
Intimate
5
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What are latinates?
A
1066 romantic French/Norman/Latin language.
6
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What are Anglo-Saxon words?
A
Germanic old English language.
7
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What is standard English?
A
The grammatical rules and accepted lexis of written English.
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