Language Analysis Flashcards

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What are the Subsystems of language?

A
Phonetics / Phonology
Lexicology & Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Discourse Analysis
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What are Phonetics / Phonology?

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The sounds of language - International Phonetic Alphabet.

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What is Lexicology & Morphology?

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The study of words, studying words and how they change.

Includes Denotation and Connotation.

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What is Syntax?

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The study of sentences, how they are constructed.

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What is Semantics?

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The meaning of words and how are they are constructed.

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What is Discourse Analysis?

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Utterances, how written language is constructed.

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7
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What are the Functions of Language?

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  • Metalanguage
  • Referential
  • Connotive
  • Ludic
  • Expressive
  • Phatic
  • Transactional
  • Identity
  • Instrument of Thought
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What is metalanguage?

A

Describing language.

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9
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What is refferential?

A

Informative Language.

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10
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What is Connotive?

A

Persuasive Launguage.

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What is Ludic?

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Playing with Language. Such as Puns.

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12
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What is Expressive?

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…Expressive…

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What is Phatic?

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Ritual Language. Such as “Hey, how are you?”.

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14
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What is Transactional?

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An agreement between multiple parties.

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15
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What is Identity?

A

Information about a person, or oneself.

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16
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What is Instrument of Thought

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The concept of the thought process.

17
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What are the Modes of language?

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  1. Spoken
  2. Written
  3. Signed.