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Diglossia - H & L varieties

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  • In which variety is literature usually written: H variety or L variety?
    H variety
  • 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
  • Which is used for conversation with family and friends: H variety or L variety?
    L variety
  • Which has more prestige: H variety or L variety?
    usual sense of "prestige" => H variety
  • 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)
  • How is each variety learned?
    L is learned ‘naturally’ in the home. H is learned more formally – usually in school.
  • Which is codified in grammar books and dictionaries: H variety or L variety?
    H variety
  • H variety
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