Context Flashcards
Jargon
establish expert, professional and knowledgeable identity as someone who really knows and understands the topic
reflects planned + drafted nature
reinforces legitimacy/ professionalism
provide clarity
Non fluency features
reflect spontaneity of responses/ spoken mode
pauses
filled pauses/voiced hesitations
false starts
repetition
repairs
Consistent Semantic field
shows what text is about
support readers with understanding of the text by keeping the big idea ever-present in their minds
build coherence
Conventions of Text type
conforms to the expectations of the text type creating a familiar format which supports the reader with their understanding of the text type
–> Heading + by-line in an article
–> salutation + closure in a letter
–> contact details at the end of advertisement
–> heading + dot points in a recipe
–> host leading discussion in an interview
builds coherence
hyperlink
reflects digital context
navigation tool that enables readers to move through different pages by redirecting them to provide them with extra information
Formatting feature of Bold letters to indicate a heading
helps orientate the reader by suggesting what text might be about
builds coherence
Formatting feature of Bold letters to indicate a subheading
support reader through navigation of discourse by organising text into separate sections
builds coherence
Formatting feature of dot points
separate ideas making them easy to navigate and clear, attracting attention of the audience
builds coherence
Formatting feature of numbered list
packages the rules into a distinct unit that is easier to navigate
builds coherence
Positive face needs
valued/ appreciated/ affirmed/ belonging/ inclusion
Negative face needs
respect/ avoid imposition/ overt politness/ hierarchy/ social distance
