Question

Select all that apply. Why do dialects develop? 1.isolated geographical areas influence language change 2.contact with the general American 1 mainstream 3.cultural influences 4.ethnic background

Answer 1

A dialect can be developed by all the options presented in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dialect is the peculiar language of some region, the regional variation of a certain language. Due to some cultural influences, ethnic background, proximity to other nationality and the vast territory of a country, the language can develop diverse dialectal differences, including in writing, but surprisingly maintains a unified norm providing for the maintenance of the same language throughout the country.

Answer 2

Let's look at all the options:
1.isolated geographical areas influence language change
-this is in fact the best explanation for why dialects develop! the correct answer!

2.contact with the general American mainstream
-no, this rather leads to the disappearance of dialects

3.cultural influences
-let's take an example: in former Yugoslavia, Serbo-Croatian developed into several dialects because people had different religions, so it's correct!


4.ethnic background
-I think that a good example for such a dialect is Black Vernacular English, so correct!