Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanksOnline version Replace some words or phrases in the sentences with the words in the boxes. by Gabriela Andreoni 1 exploits stigmatization marginalized esteemed thick mock glamorize superficial A . Not only ( socially disadvantaged ) groups speak with accents . It ? s common among people of all cultures and social statuses . B . People often ( romanticize ) certain accents and find people who have them attractive . C . A ( strong ) accent can sometimes be disadvantageous because it can get in the way of making yourself understood . D . It ? s not OK to ( make fun of ) someone because of their accent and encourage them to change their pronunciation , even if we think it ? s fun to do so . E . An accent alone is a ( simplistic ) way to assess language proficiency , similar to judging people by their physical appearance . F . Certain accents are frequently ( admired ) for their association with intelligence . G . The ( negative portrayal ) of accents in the media has become less common in recent times . H . The entertainment industry often ( makes use ) of accents for comedic effect , and it often works .
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