Exploring Accent and Dialect in Blood Brothers: Social Class Reflections
Delve into the intricate relationship between accent, dialect, and social class in the play Blood Brothers by examining how characters' speech patterns reflect their societal standings. Uncover the significance of accents and dialects in portraying social hierarchies and cultural backgrounds within the narrative.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
English English Blood Brothers Miss Redmond Would like you to discuss and comment on how accent and dialect relate to social class. Like Comment 2 minutes ago Miss Redmond Sound that lad, sound as a little bell Where is the person from? What are two meanings for sound
Learning Outcomes Good Even Better (C-B grade skill) Excellent (A-A* grade skill) (E-D grade skill) Answers will be based on narrative, with some discussion based on characters Answers will be more focused, with solid knowledge of the text used to support judgments. For B, answers will be sustained and thoughtful. Answers will be astute, evaluative and assured, and for A*, perhaps, original.
Dialect vs. Accent The term dialect should not be confused with the term accent. Accent: the pronunciation Dialect: the pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar The so-called best English accent: The Received Pronunciation (RP) It is also called the Queen s English, Oxford English, and BBC English.
Social Dialects Social dialects originate among social groups and are mainly related to social class, religion, and ethnicity. We are all born into a culture and that can determine our accent/dialect. What stereotypes do we associate with dialects? Is there a particular accent you dislike? Explain why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHfIAoF8g Ec As we read the play, how much do accent and dialect show a characters social class?
Characteristic Appearance Mrs Johnstone Mrs Lyons Money Children Husband Home Superstition How They Speak
English English Blood Brothers Miss Redmond Would like you to discuss and comment on how accent and dialect relate to social class Like Comment 55 minutes ago Miss Redmond Great student Today I............................. Like Comment Willy Russell likes this Great student
