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Across
  1. 3. A distinct variety of a language that is spoken by a particular group of people within a specific geographic or social region. It can differ in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and other linguistic features.
  2. 5. The study of how language and society interact. It examines the relationship between language and various social factors, such as age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and cultural identity.
  3. 6. The ability of an individual or a community to use two languages proficiently. In sociolinguistics, it studies language in terms of its social and cultural implications, including how it relates to identity, language attitudes, and language contact.
  4. 8. Informal and often temporary language that is used in casual speech within a specific social group or subculture. Its words and expressions can change rapidly and are often associated with youth culture.
  5. 10. A specific social, cultural, or situational context in which language is used. It can include formal (e.g., academic lectures), informal (e.g., casual conversations), and specialized (e.g., technical discussions).
  6. 11. A distinctive way of pronouncing words and sounds that is characteristic of a particular group of speakers. It can be influenced by geographical, social, and cultural factors.
Down
  1. 1. Specialized vocabulary and terminology that is used within a particular profession, field, or community. It allows experts to communicate efficiently but may be difficult for outsiders to understand.
  2. 2. A system of communication that involves the use of sounds, symbols, and rules to convey meaning among individuals. It allows humans to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas.
  3. 4. A sociolinguistic situation in which two distinct varieties of a language are used in different social or functional contexts. One variety (usually referred to as the "high" variety) is used in formal or official situations, while the other (the "low" variety) is used in informal or everyday communication.
  4. 7. The physical, social, and communicative environment in which language is used. It can range from personal interactions in a small group to public speeches in front of a large audience.
  5. 9. The broader circumstances and factors that surround a language interaction. This includes both the immediate(such as the physical environment and participants) and the broader social and cultural that influences communication.