AOS 1 farmsc and short answer questions Flashcards
1
Q
what is the acronym used for identifying situational context of a text?
A
FARMSC – function, audience, register, mode, social purpose, context.
2
Q
function
A
persuasive, informative, entertainment, ceremonial, instructional.
3
Q
register
A
the register continuum (informal, mixed, formal)
4
Q
mode
A
spoken, written, sign
5
Q
social purpose
A
goals of the discourse (eg. intimacy, authority, rapport, etc)
6
Q
context
A
situational and cultural
