Defining Language Discourse and Subtext Examples + Overview Flashcards
1
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Define Discourse
A
A discussion about something
2
Q
Give an example of when you would label something a discourse
A
A discourse about attending social events
3
Q
What is a subtext?
A
A hidden meaning in a piece of writing
4
Q
Give an example of a quote where a subtext could be present
A
The myth of “Proper English”
5
Q
Which element of “The Myth of “Proper English”” could be a subtext?
A
“Proper English”
6
Q
Why would the “Proper English” part of the text be a subtext?
A
Because it implies that the writer feels a certain way about this term
7
Q
When you are analysing discourses, what knowledge must you apply?
A
MLA Knowledge
8
Q
Name 2 contrasting terms which will be present in language discourses
A
Prescriptivism and Descriptivism
