genre Flashcards
1
Q
things to look for:
A
- understanding of purpose
- layout conventions
- understanding audience
- appropriate grammatical constructions
- appropriate lexical choices
- pragmatic understanding
- conventions of different genres
2
Q
conventions of different genres:
A
modes of adress, and sign-offs
3
Q
pragmatic understanding:
A
needs for politeness, shared knowledge, humour
4
Q
appropriate lexical choices
A
using the right kinds of words
5
Q
understanding of register and tone:
A
formality, informality
6
Q
appropriate grammatical constructions:
A
e.g. short sentences for effect in the story
7
Q
understanding of purpose:
A
persuasion, entertainment, information - features of those genes
8
Q
understanding audience
A
relationship between writer and recipient- how formal you need to be and how to appeal
