Anthology Terms Flashcards
Low frequency lexis
Words that appear more rarely
High frequency lexis
words that appear often in everyday speech
Blended mode
Speech and writing are connected
Transcript
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Asyndetic listing
the listing of elements that excludes any form of coordinating conjunction
Syndetic listing
The listing of elements that features a coordinating conjunction
Diegetic sounds
is any sound that comes naturally from the world of the video. Basically, if you were a character in a film, any of the noises you could hear in that scene would be classed as diegetic.
Graphological features
-the visual appearance of language. This includes the layout, font, use of colour, and anything else that affects the way we see words visually represented.
Tenor
- the tone or the relationship between author and reader and how it is created
Feild specific lexis
- the language of a certain area; EG feild specific lexis for computing would include mouse, monitor, RAM etc
Grab quote
an enlarged example taken from the text
Biography (genre)
tells the life story of a real person. delves into the subject’s experiences, accomplishments, and personal growth
Memoir (genre)
a personal account of a specific period or aspect of the author’s life.
Personal Essay
are short, reflective pieces that discuss the author’s thoughts and feelings about a particular subject or experience.
They’re less formal than academic essays and can cover a wide range of topics.
Travel Writing (genre)
all about the author’s experiences exploring new places
