Age and language
How language use varies across age groups, including differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and attitudes toward language.
Real World
Slang terms like 'slay' and 'no cap', popularised by Gen Z on TikTok, are rarely used by adults over 40 — illustrating how vocabulary indexes age identity.
Exam Focus
Reference the apparent-time construct to argue whether age-linked features suggest change in progress or age-grading across a lifespan.
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