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Language Register & Identities

Language Register & Identities

Language Register & Identities

Daughter

Context

This identity comes out when I am with my parents. I normally use it at home. It is informed by both of my parents and my relationship with each of them, which is really good.

Register

Example

Informal, intimate (mostly).

Sister

Context

My sister identity is brought out when I am with eather one of my 2 sisters. With them, I'm normally more relaxed. No matter what my intention of communication is, I always use the same registers.

Register

Example

Informal, intimate.

Student

Context

This identity is shown when I am in class or with teachers. It's brought out also while I am doing homework or projects, not so much when I am with classmates.

Register

Example

Formal, consultative.

Friend

Context

My friend identity comes out when I'm with my closest friends. Normally here, I can tell jokes that not all people would understand. I'm comfortable enough to use casual language with them.

Register

Example

Informal, intimate .

Mexican

Context

Finally, this identity is brought out when I practice a part of my culture as a Mexican. It mostly comes out while I am doing something ceremonial.

Register

Example

Ceremonial/Frozen