Identity

Writing About Identity

1. State identity of author

2. Using metalanguage, identify specific examples of language that

   reflect the author's identity.

3. Explain how the language functions to convey the identity of the

   author.

Australian Englishes

• Standard Australian English (SAE)

• Aboriginal Australian English (AAE)

• Migrant Ethnolects

Hypocoristic Use of Suffixes

Shortening, modifying or altering words from their original form by adding a suffix (addition of a morpheme)

e.g. 'servo', 'sunnies'

Effect:

• A more colloquial expression is created

• Reducing formality of the speech

• adding connotations of friendliness and approachability, or removing connotations of being imposing or grand

SAE

The variety of spoken and written English language in Australia that represents a common language standard agreed to by the general population and codified in dictionaries, style guides and grammar manuals. Standard Australian English represents a prestige variety in the Australian context.

Associated with education, intelligence and social status.

Used in formal contexts (gov and media)to make it easily understandable for a wide audience. Coherence strategies are commonly adopted with the aim of providing clarity.

Accent

These particular pronunciations are influenced by location, age and social differences

Types: Broad, General and Cultivated.