Language in courtroom Flashcards
How is turn-taking restricted in the courtroom?
The types are restricted to just questions and answers and they are allocated to certain people
What is the power of the questioner in a courtroom?
They can direct the agenda
When is questioning in a courtroom cooperative?
In direct examination- support the witnesses story
When can questioning be hostile?
In cross-examination - Undermines a witness’ account
Why is lining of questioning strategic in the courtroom?
It is goal-oriented
How are the turns constructed as?
Interrogative
How are the turns linguistically constructed?
As declaratives
What language do many legal phrases derive from?
Latin
What are examples of archaic vocabulary in the courtroom?
Hereby, hitherto, hereafter
Why are sentences long and complex in legal language?
To leave no room for interpretation
