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African-American Vernacular English is a dialect of English distinct from standard American English.
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Is it true that African-American Vernacular English is a dialect of English distinct from standard American English?
Yes. Multiple reference sources and linguistic studies confirm that African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a distinct dialect of English possessing its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and phonological features.
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Wikipedia: African-American Vernacular English. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Vernacular_English
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It refers to AAVE as an ethnic or social dialect of English distinct from standard English.
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PLOS (all journals): The role of scientific communication in predicting science identity and research career intention. (n.d.). PLOS (all journals). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228197
It distinguishes standard English from African American Vernacular English.
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GovInfo: FR 2020 05 19. (n.d.). GovInfo. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2020-05-19
It groups AAVE among various English dialects.
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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 2.09%3A Language Diversity Inclusivity and ChaptGPT. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://eng.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Artificial_Intelligence/The_Data_Renaissance%3A_Analyzing_the_Disciplinary_Effects_of_Big_Data_Artificial_Intelligence_and_Beyond/02%3A_Generative_AI_in_the_Classroom_and_Workspace/2.09%3A_Language_Diversity_Inclusivity_and_ChaptGPT
It defines AAVE as a language variation and dialect with its own syntax, grammar, and tense system.
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OpenStax: OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook: 2.7 Spotlight on … Variations of English. (n.d.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/writing-guide/pages/cc72d32a-9d7a-441e-a247-cbf453f9a23c@
It explicitly states AAVE is a form of English distinct from standard English.
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Semantic Scholar peS2o: Grammatical Analysis of African American Vernacular English in The Eminem Show Album: A Linguistics Perspective. (n.d.). Semantic Scholar peS2o. https://ejournal.iainkendari.ac.id/index.php/langkawi/article/download/5897/2234
It defines AAVE as a distinct dialect or sociolect.
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Wikibooks: Wikibooks: African American Vernacular English. (n.d.). Wikibooks. https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/African_American_Vernacular_English
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