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2 marksLanguage in Society and Caribbean Linguistic Identity

CAPE Communication Studies · 2005 · Paper 1/A · Question 5(a)

Politicians in the Caribbean frequently use Creole during election campaigns in various districts, but typically speak standard English when addressing audiences as government ministers.

Give TWO reasons why a politician might switch between these TWO language varieties.

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  1. 5(b)(i)Identify THREE other groups of people who use both language varieties in their speech.[3 marks]
  2. 5(b)(ii)For ONE group identified in 5(b)(i), state the context in which Creole may be used, and the context in which Standard English may be used.[2 marks]

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