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1. Dialect

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   Dialects are not solely determined by geography (regional dialects); they are also heavily influenced by social factors, resulting in social dialects, or sociolects. Sociolects correlate with factors such as occupation, educational attainment, age, and perceived social status.
   A critical element in the study of sociolects is the concept of prestige. A dialect associated with power, wealth, or [high cult…