Linguistic methods Flashcards
Use to analyse spoken and written texts.
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lexis
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vocabulary (words)
2
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Semantics
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Meaning of words and expressions
3
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Grammar
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Form and function of individual words
4
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Syntax
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How words are put together into a structure ( phrases, clauses and sentences).
5
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Phonetics
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Physical production of speech sounds.
6
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Phonology
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Speech sounds and sound patterns of a language.
7
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Discourse
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Continuous language (usually spoken) can be specific to particular occupations.
8
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Pragmatics
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Way that context influences the way that we use and interpret language.
9
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Graphology
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Visual aspects of a text (font, images and colour) - contributes towards meaning.
