Unfolding Change: Language in Slow Motion

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Froggy Jumps Unfolding Change: Language in Slow MotionOnline version Explore language evolution ideas. by The person with a name 1 What does 'unfolding' refer to in Deutscher's theory? a Language can only change when following set rules b All changes occur in a single event c Changes emerge gradually, spreading over time 2 What typically triggers new words to form in this theory? a Unrelated change that came from a speakers personal efforts b The difficulty of trading with foreigners. c Speakers taking short cuts in pronunciation 3 How do sound changes spread in the language according to the idea? a Through isolated creations b Through social diffusion and comparison c Through world-wide decision 4 What role does mishearing play in unfolding language? a They always get corrected immediately b Misheard pronunciations lead to regular change in words c They rarely matter at all 5 Unfolding change is contrasted with what notion? a Only borrowings drive change (from other languages) b Languages are perfectly fixed no change is required c Sudden transformation; gradual change is key 6 Is the change in language from speakers intentional? a All changes are planned by grammarians b No, it is largely unconscious c Mainly strategic 7 What is a main cause for grammatical change? a Through popular choice b Complete randomness c Resemblance to existing patterns to existing patterns 8 Who proposed the Unfolding Change theory? a Noam Chomsky b Guy Deutscher c Steven Pinker 9 An example of unfolding change is phonetic simplification. What do phonetic simplification lead to? a Normalization of a certain form of words b Irregularity in the way words are spelled c Creation of new phonemes without rule 10 The book primarily discusses which language aspects? a Only syntax theory b Grammar, vocabulary, and sound changes c Only historical dates

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Unfolding Change: Language in Slow MotionOnline version

by The person with a name

What does 'unfolding' refer to in Deutscher's theory?

What typically triggers new words to form in this theory?

How do sound changes spread in the language according to the idea?

What role does mishearing play in unfolding language?

Unfolding change is contrasted with what notion?

Is the change in language from speakers intentional?

What is a main cause for grammatical change?

Who proposed the Unfolding Change theory?

An example of unfolding change is phonetic simplification. What do phonetic simplification lead to?

The book primarily discusses which language aspects?