Admiration for a new and clever phrase;the development of a specialized vocabulary to distinguish a professional group;the efforts of the members of the upper class to distinguish themselves from the lower classes by maintaining a distinct mode of pronunciation.What may all of these contribute to?
A) linguistic divergence
B) vocal segregation
C) frame substitution
D) core vocabulary

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All of these contribute to linguistic divergence, which refers to the process of two or more languages or dialects becoming increasingly distinct from each other over time. In this case, it is the development of specialized vocabulary and distinct modes of pronunciation that contribute to linguistic divergence within a particular community or social group.

Admiration for a New and Clever Phrase;the Development of a Specialized