Paper 1 Representstions Flashcards

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What does ‘mode’ refer to in language?

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‘Mode’ refers to the way in which language is used in a text

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What types of language does ‘mode’ encompass?

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Spoken, written, and multimodal/blended texts

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What is the relationship between mode and genre?

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Both mode and genre can significantly impact how a message is conveyed and received

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What is a planned text? (Written feature)

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The writer has planned/decided what to write beforehand

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What is a formal text? (Written feature)

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A text that has a formal/serious tone, often using low frequency lexis

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What is standard? (Written feature)

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Standard English used, meaning ‘grammatically correct’

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What is a referential text? (Written feature)

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A purely informative text

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What is an unplanned text? (Spoken feature)

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Language used spontaneously or made up on the spot

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What does ‘permanent’ mean? (Written feature)

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It is possible to check what the text says again and again

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What is a delayed text? (Written feature)

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It can be read at any time, once written

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What is an informal text? (Spoken feature)

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A text that has an informal tone created through high frequency lexis or slang

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What does ‘non-standard’ indicate in language? (Spoken feature)

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Use of non-standard English, such as dialect forms or slang

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What is an interactive text? (Spoken feature)

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A text that has a social function; its purpose is to develop relationships between speakers

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What characterizes an ephemeral/temporary text? (Spoken feature)

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What is said is only retained in memory

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What does ‘immediate’ mean in the context of language use? (Spoken feature)

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It is heard simultaneously to being said, with no delayed responses

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What does ‘LEVEL OF INFORMALITY’ refer to?

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Evidence of an informal relationship between speakers, or informal setting.

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Define ‘NON-STANDARD GRAMMAR’.

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Incorrect English , Examples include phrases like ‘We was down the road.’

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What is ‘SLANG’?

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Informal, often group-specific language, such as ‘bare’ or ‘peak’.

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What does ‘COLLOQUIALISM’ mean?

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Language that is standard but informal, like ‘knackered’ or ‘telly’.

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What is ‘ELISION’?

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Missing out sounds, such as in ‘gonna’ or ‘shoulda’.

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Define ‘ELLIPSIS’.

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Missing out words, as in ‘Better get on with it.’

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What are ‘NON-FLUENCY FEATURES’?

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Evidence that the text is unplanned or spontaneous, reflecting awkward or sensitive subjects.

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What does ‘SELF REPAIR / FALSE START’ indicate?

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Correcting oneself in speech, e.g., ‘She told - she said that…’

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What is a word with little meaning referred to as?

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Filler eg. ‘Like’ or ‘you know’.

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What does 'TIMED PAUSE' refer to?
A deliberate pause in conversation.
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What is a 'FILLED PAUSE'?
Sounds such as 'Urr' or 'ummm'.
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What does 'HEDGE' do in conversation?
Softens a request or statement, e.g., 'like', 'kind of', 'possibly', 'maybe'.
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What does 'STRUCTURE OF CONVERSATION / TURN-TAKING' reflect?
Speaker status, interest in, and knowledge of the subject.
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Define 'TOPIC SHIFT'.
A change in topic during conversation.
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What is a 'DISCOURSE MARKER'?
Words or phrases that indicate a shift or change in conversation, such as 'anyway', 'so', 'well'.
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What is a 'TAG QUESTION'?
A question added to a statement, e.g., 'We can do it, can't we?'
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What does 'INTERRUPTION' mean in conversation?
When someone begins speaking before the other person has finished.
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Define 'SIMULTANEOUS SPEECH'.
When two or more people speak at the same time.
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What is 'BACKCHANNELING'?
Feedback offered during conversation, such as minimal responses or laughter.
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What are 'BRIEF RESPONSES'?
Short replies in conversation, like 'hmm' or 'yeah'.
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What is an adjacency pair?
2 linked utterances (question-answer)
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What are '3 LINKED UTTERANCES'? (3 part exchange)
A sequence involving a question, answer, and feedback.