discourse Flashcards
1
Q
what is ellipsis
A
missing words in a sentance
2
Q
what is fillers
A
non verbal sounds that act as pauses in speech, showing uncertainty
3
Q
what is back channeling
A
the way of showing a speaker Is following what another is saying
4
Q
what is skip connectors
A
a return to the previous topic e.g anyway
5
Q
what is hedging
A
a strategy to avoid directness or minimise potential face threatening act .e g kind of
6
Q
what is discourse markers
A
- falst starts
- reapirs
- vague expresseions
7
Q
what are labovs narrative catagories
A
- abstract
- orientation
- complicating actions
- resolution
- evaluation
- problem solution
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