In the text, Robert Owens states that no child speaks dialect free English. Dialect is a rule-based system of language that varies from the standard and is used by an identifiable group of people. Dialects are influenced by a myriad of factors that include geography, socioeconomics, race, ethnicity, context, peers and 1st/2nd language.
After taking the dialect quiz found in the Readings and Resources section, reflect back on what sociocultural influences have affected your dialect. Share your thoughts with your classmates.
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