Formality, standard English & meaning Flashcards
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Formal
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A language designed for use in situations in which natural (usually spoken) language is unsuitable. Typically used for written occasions such as assignments or letters.
2
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Informal
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Mainly used between people who know each other well / in relaxed and unofficial contexts, typically reflects speech
3
Q
Formal
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- clear & punctuation
- no abbreviations
- advanced vocabulary
- latin roots
4
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Informal
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- lack of punctuation
- relaxed
- familiar
- old English roots
5
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Standard English
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Form of the English Language widely accepted as the usual correct form eg: “He hasn’t got any”
6
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Non-standard English
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Any dialect other than standard English (usually used in social media / texts) eg: “He ain’t got none”
7
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Prestige
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Means ‘status’ where language is concerned
NSE= carries less prestige / we associate SE with education and law
8
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Meaning (analyse a poem)
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- read
- how is it structured?
- purpose
- key words / themes
- why?
- context
- connect
