The I of Dell Hymes' S-P-E-A-K-I-N-G mnemonic refers to the channels that are used (speaking, writing, signing, etc.)as well as the varieties of language that speakers use (language, dialect, register, etc.). These are called the
A)impositionals.
B)inlays.
C)instrumentalities.
D)isms.

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The "I" in Dell Hymes' S-P-E-A-K-I-N-G model stands for "Instrumentalities," which refers to the forms and methods of communication used, including the channels (speaking, writing, signing) and the varieties of language (language, dialect, register).

The I of Dell Hymes' S-P-E-A-K-I-N-G Mnemonic Refers to the Channels