Discuss and explain pronunciation and articulation, including accents and dialects. Name and

provide some brief detail of the four general dialect regions of the United States.

Lastly, give
some information about dialects in your own native language.
What will be an ideal response?


Student should define difference between pronunciation and articulation, dialect and
accent.  Pronunciation refers to how accurately one says individual words.  Articulation
refers to how clearly one says words, phrases or sentences.  Accent is the way in which
people from various regions or backgrounds pronounce and articulate a given
language.  Dialect refers to a form of a language that has significant vocabulary,
grammatical and pronunciation differences.  Should name General Northern, Midland,
Western, General Southern with brief additional information.  Remaining responses will
vary.

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