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

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A dialect is a speech style particular to a certain group or region, including differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Accents refer specifically to variations in pronunciation, while inflection involves changes in tone or pitch within a language. Language refers to a system of communication with its own set of rules and structures.

A Speech Style Common to an Ethnic Group or a Geographic