analytical sequences for formal features Flashcards

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parallelism (cohesion)

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bc of patterned structure/ in the semantic thread/ in this pattern regarding (context) -> link -> (mtgl) are connected creating cohesion
paralellism is created on _ thru the repetiotion of the (mtgl). These mirrored structtures build cohesion by efficiently linking the concepts that (context)

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antithesis (cohesion)

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antonyms of () are placed in the clauses () side by side, juxtaposing each other while tieing the ideas of () together, building cohesion

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listing (cohesion)

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links ideas with sem field of (context) -> enables efficient,succinct,concise package/ layer ideas/ deliberately layer to build impact/momentum/emphasis
build cohesion as it links the (mtgl) together creating a cohesive sequence -> context
Sequence creates semantic thread of _

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nominalisation

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= sophisticated syntactic ft -> better describe (context)
builds a more authoritative tone
Nominalisation in [eg] …

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phonological ft eg alliteration, assonance/consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme/rhythm

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more literary; more vivid/descriptive; more memorable

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phonological ft eg alliteration, assonance/consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme/rhythm

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more literary; more vivid/descriptive; more memorable

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acronyms and initialisms

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associated with specific domain

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passive voice

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place front focus on the (subj np) -> highlight/emphasise/foreground
agentless: agent noun phrase [mtlg], is easily infered as [description of agent]. The passive structure maintains focus on the grammatical subject [subj], which is …[context/critical this section of the text]

must state passive vp

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elevated lexis

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more formal and sophisticated reflect higher formality
establish author’s expertise and enhances their credibility due to their low fq -> persuade
build a knowledgeable authoratatie tone building trust -> inform/persuade
highlight the gravity of _

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dense syntax

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considered, planned and more complicated structure reflects higher formality of the text

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fronting

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draw attention/ focus on/ ensure that audience is clear about (context)

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fig language

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engage reader through imagery + convey sense of semantic sophistication
more memorable
create imagery
evoke an emotional response

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clefting

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extra focus on (mtgl) at the start/end of the clause -> syntactic density -> more formal
It cleft: presents noun in its own clause while linking syntactically to the verb [eg] in the following relative clause
Whalt cleft: focus on element at end of clause

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end focus/weight

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move most important/significant element w highest communicative value at the end to give prominence/ create suspense/ more literary in style

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existential clauses/ pn/ sentence

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reserve new info for end of sentence -> authoritative/ authority/ certainty/ credible/ impersonal/ unequivical/definitive
build factual tone for tt. The impersonal, authoratative nature of this syntactic ft helps present the (context) as fact and highlight … . Further, the existential ssentence helps develop end focus on (context)

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inversion

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dramatic impact -> more literary in style and poetic
shift in focus

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deixis

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the use of the (mtg for dietic reference) is a dietic reference that connects the phrase/clause/sentence about [context] to a particular time frame tf building cohesion

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jargon

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from the semantic field of _
role of est/ reflect authority and expertise
support official status -> increase formality

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active voice

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clear/ direct and maintain focus on the subj responsible for carrying out the action of vp

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fronting (info flow)

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fronting of (mtlg) creates initial focus/foreground/preface/draw attention to on …. This creates end focus on the idea in the IC ….
this is then semantically connected to the following IC “ which [context]
eg can est situational context eg w adverbial explaining where

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anaphoric reference

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the (mtlg for anaphoric pn) refers back to the np cohesively joining them and highlighting the link bw (context) whilst avoiding unnecessary lexical repetition

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lexical choices reflecting semantic field

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(mtlg) reflect/ reside in/ build the sem field of (…) . This emphasises/ illustrates … or this reflects the content of the text being soley about …

ONE WORD EACH!!!!!!!!!

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important thing about cohesion/coherence qu

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INCLUDE THE WORDS IN THE ACROYNM

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dot points (formatting ft)

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present a list -> concisely present the (mtlg) which (context). This discourse ft aids reader understanding of the tt as they can clearly see what (context). Dot points build coherence by signposting the author’s (context)
clearly present [content] in an accessible way

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adverbial phrases/clauses

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establishes + bring focus to a temporal relationship between X and X, bringing prominence to _
-> ‘where’ adverbs establish spatial relationships

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Front focus

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Front focus is created through the fronting of the [mtlg]. This draws focus to … directly links the information about [context] to the IC. This is important in [text] as clarity around …

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parenthesis (coherence)

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signal a relatice initialism -> assist understanding of text through intoduction of initialism
orientate reader to certian part of discours -> assist reader navigation

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formal register phrases

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‘maintaining a degree of social distance’
‘reflect the planned, drafted and crafted nature ..’

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consistency of person

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think pronouns

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lexical repetition

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deliberate and considered repetition of the [mtlg] reinforces/strengthens/intensifies/accentuates/highlight/underscores this as the focal point of / to emphasise [content]

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end focus

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give prominence to/ create suspense/ more literary in style

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adjectives

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describe the information in greater detail. Create positive and appealiing image of [CONTEXT]
Have positive connotations linked to Semantically, the audience are encouraged to view … as …., suppporting the … purposeses of the text

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adjectives

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describe the information in greater detail. Create positive and appealiing image of [CONTEXT]
Have positive connotations linked to Semantically, the audience are encouraged to view … as …., suppporting the … purposeses of the text

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conventions

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reader’s expectations are met. These ft signal and signpost this text as a [text type’] tf assisting the reader naviation and understanding
creates a familiar format ->

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conjunctions

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show rela’ship/ association bw _
bc= cause + effect
and= additive
however= contrast

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synonymy and antonymy

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syn: create a link thru shared semantics to reinforce … -> support cohesion of clause/sentence

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coherence words

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navigation

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logical order

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prep phrase, discourse markers, hyponymy
sequenceing of content
follow progression of time/information

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consistency of tense

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grounds disc within a certain time frame

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consistency of sem field

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consistent understanding of domain
grounds the discourse in the domain of .
reveal situational/cultural context

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formal ft

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reflect planned, drafted nature
carefully/thoughtfully composed nature
maintain degree of social distance
reflect authoritative identity of _