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Davies, Alan – Educ Rev, 1969
People tend to tailor their language to fit a particular situation. A person's choice of words in describing a burglary might be innovative. Similarly, an adult conversing with a child might alter his vocabulary to communicate his thoughts. (CK)
Descriptors: Language Classification, Language Role, Language Styles, Language Typology
