Creative writing: what to talk and write about Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mode?
A
Is it spoken or written? - not so important - it will be written.
2
Q
What is the manner?
A
The relationship between the participants: personal or impersonal? formal or informal? one-way or two-way communication? The purpose of the communication? the relative status of the participants?
3
Q
What is the field?
A
The subject matter will indicate the kind of discourse taking place.
4
Q
what are the two ways in which the language can come across?
A
Is it formal or informal?
Is it subject specific or colloquial?
5
Q
Alex is…
A
…..a lanky bitch.
