eNGLISH mastery 2 Flashcards

last minute stuff

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The scientific study of language and its structure

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LINGUISTICS

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Examines how language works, how it is used, and how it evolves over time.

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LINGUISTICS

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Covers various aspects of language, including its form, meaning, and context.

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LINGUISTICS

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Providing information or truth.

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GIVING A FACT

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Seeking information or clarification.

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ASKING A QUESTION

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Starting with “if” or “suppose” to suggest possibilities.

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EXPRESSING SUPPOSTITION

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Sharing personal ideas or beliefs.

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GIVING AN OPINION OR THOUGHT

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Showing feelings through words.

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EXPRESSING AN EMOTION

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Encouraging or discouraging an action.

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PERSUADING SOMEONE

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Using language to maintain social interactions.

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BEING SOCIABLE OR POLITE

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Clearly states the viewpoint.

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INFORMATIVE TITLE

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Engages the reader effectively.

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INTERESTING OPENING

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Provides convincing arguments.

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CLEAR REASONS

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Offers evidence to support the viewpoint.

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FACTS AND ARGUEMENTS

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Encourages readers to act or support the viewpoint.

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ENDING REQUIRING A RESPONSE

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Describes general truths or current situations.

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Present Tense:

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Shows actions and calls for action.

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Action Words:

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Prompts readers to reflect or consider ideas.

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Rhetorical Questions:

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Evaluates the strength of arguments or ideas.

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Assessing Words:

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Appeals to readers emotions.

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Emotive Words:

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Indicates levels of certainty (e.g., must, could).

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Links ideas within and between sentences or paragraphs.

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Connecting Words:

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Highlights key points or facts.

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Emphasizing Expressions:

21
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The study of the physical sounds of human speech.

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Phonetics:

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The study of how sounds function within a particular language or languages.
Phonology:
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The study of the structure and formation of words.
Morphology
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The study of sentence structure and grammatical rules.
Syntax
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The study of meaning in language.
Semantics
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The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning
Pragmatics