https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2022-01-20 10:33:30 UTC 2025-09-24 12:11:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002699340 The article does also demonstrate non- discriminatory attitudes towards regional accents and dialects, showing the authors impartial attitude (attempting to consider both views). The statement from Redman claiming that her "Northern Irish twang" has been "her unique selling point in her career as a voice actor" creates the implicature that regional dialects are not always unsuccessful. The adjective "unique" and colloquial term "twang" suggests Redman has a distinctive, different accent. However, the noun "selling point" creates the implicature of success, disputing the common attitude that regional dialects will not be as successful as revived pronunciation (a view held by the Aziz cooperation). This is reinforced by people such as Workman, who's results demonstrated that regional dialects such as Yorkshire were preferable (rated 6.71 out of 10 as opposed to received pronunciation which was rated 6.51). Because of this descriptivist view that regional dialects should not always be discriminated against, it has caused people to have pride of their dialect and not hypercorrect it unnecessarily. Therefore, the writer achieves his pragmatic of presenting a fairly equal attitude that some people see received pronunciation as superior and some see regional accents as a form of identity, which is expected from a platform like the Guardian. ]]> 2022-01-20 12:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002699340 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002700119 In text a the writer states how francesca turner, a national careers adviser, explains her attitude towards accents and that ‘jobseekers shouldn’t ditch their accents’. By using the collective noun ‘jobseekers’ it implies how most employers judge on individuals accents. It promotes the regional identity. The verb ‘ditch’ portrays the sense of negativity towards the accents suggesting they should adapt their accent if they want to be successful. This is due to the negative attitudes towards certain accents such as the scouse accent. This could be influenced by the portray of accents in media coverage and how overt prestige accents are preferred. ]]> 2022-01-20 12:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002700119 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002701475 The articles implies that some regional accents are deemed as less favourable and unacceptable within society. This is suggested in the quote ‘’We sound right scruffy like.’’ The collective pronoun highlights how covert prestige accents are wholly other and different compared to a overt accents.  This was exemplified by Amanda Cole who stated that working-class and ethnic minority accents are judged to be less intelligent in South-east England, lower working-class were judged at 14% less intelligent. Because of this, attitudes towards more covert accents and dialects remain inadequate to some people’s standard, leaving many people no choice but to converge deliberately. As a result of this, the working-class must deliberately change from above in order to fit in and be something more than their covert accent and geographical location. Therefore, the article highlights how regional accents remain discriminated against.

]]> 2022-01-20 12:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002701475 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002702598 The article implies that regional accents are deemed unnatural and unacceptable in modern cinema. This is hinted in the quote ‘Bristolians auditioning for roles in the new Star Wars film were warned to disguise their accents’. The use of the verb ‘disguise’ suggests that regional dialects are not deemed appropriate due to it deviating from the standard form. This was theorized by Daniel Lavelle where she stated that there is an expectation to change accent when being promoted or being recognised by people around the world. Because of this, regional dialects are always seen negatively and man people converge upwards to an overt prestige accent such as Estuary English. Aa result of this, people identify regional accents with a lack of wealth and status; thus making people believe they should hide the shame of a regional accent.

]]> 2022-01-20 12:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002702598 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002702895 The article conveys that regional accents are deemed too unprofessional for work place environments. This is signified in the quote "one in five Brits alter their accent to get a job". The use of statistics as well as the improper collective pronoun "Brits" implies the statistic are regarding the covert speaking regions that are presented to be more 'common' and unintelligent, hence the clipping of the pronoun. The statistic is supported by theorist David Boyle as well as the Aziz corporation who both expressed that 80% of applicants were discriminated against due to accent and dialect, affecting their chances at employment. because of this, covert regional accents remain undesirable highlighting why applicants converge towards accent such as Estuary English or RP due to this being the language of wealth and power given its location, as explained by Omar and Haughen. As a result of this, many people remained unemployed reinforcing the stereotype of these covert areas being poor, unemployed and unintelligent continuing the cycle of discrimination. Therefore, the article suggests that regional dialects are being treated unfairly, attempting to position the reader against this influence, resisting the urge to change their regional accents and dialects in order to succeed.]]> 2022-01-20 12:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002702895 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002703014 The article highlights expectations of changing accent and dialect for work through the statement ‘Darth Vader issued a stark warning’, with the noun ‘Darth Vader’ implying that this declaration comes from a cultural icon. The use of the character name, rather than the name of the actor, implies that this is something that David Prowse has learned from experience, exemplified by the role he secured, which may make the statement more compelling. Prowse’s personal experience, therefore, suggests that there is a bias towards certain accents in work, an idea corroborated by the Aziz corporation, which found that 80% of employers judge on accent. Because of this bias, and the example of this that Prowse presents, it is clear that some accents are preferred over others, due to the varying prestige across the country.]]> 2022-01-20 12:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/DLYD/wish/2002703014