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How are H and L varieties linguistically related? Are they distinct languages or varieties of the
same language?
(narrow) different varieties of the same language
How are H and L varieties used in the community? Are they mutually exclusive?
They are used in mutually exclusive situations (H is used in more formal contexts and L in less formal contexts)
Which is used for conversation with family and friends: H variety or L variety?
L variety
How is each variety learned?
L is learned ‘naturally’ in the home. H is learned more formally – usually in school.
Which has more prestige: H variety or L variety?
usual sense of "prestige" => H variety
Which is codified in grammar books and dictionaries: H variety or L variety?
H variety
In which variety is literature usually written: H variety or L variety?
H variety
H variety
