Diglossia is a stable language situation where in addition to primary dialects of a language, there is a highly codified superposed variety that is learned formally and used for written/formal communication. This high (H) variety is distinct from the vernacular low (L) variety used in everyday conversation. The H variety has more prestige and is used for literature/education while the L variety is used between family/friends and is acquired naturally rather than taught. Diglossia can last over 1000 years as the varieties are protected by their association with education/writing and stable norms around pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

1. NUR SYAFIQAH BT. ABDUL KADAR 4091008841 NUR SYAFIQAH BT. MOHD. SHUKRI 4091008291 JEISRI D/O VIJIAN 4091009841 NUR ATIKAH BT. MANAN 4091009311 DIGLOSSIA

3. Function Standard ‘High’ (H) Vernacular ‘Low ‘ (L) Sermon X Instruction to servants X Speech in parliament X University lecture X Conversation with friends X Newspaper editorial X ‘ Serious’ work of literature X