A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n) _____.
A) language
B) accent
C) dialect
D) lingo

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A dialect is a speech style that is unique to a specific ethnic group or geographic region, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. An accent refers to the way in which words are pronounced, while lingo is a colloquial term for a specific set of words or terminology. Language refers to a system of communication with its own set of rules and conventions.

A Speech Style Common to an Ethnic Group or a Geographic