Pragmatics Flashcards
1
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Paralanguage/ Paralinguistic Features
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Using body language/ gestures when communicating. In electronic texts this is done via emojis
2
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Hyperbole
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Exaggerated language (eg. That’s AMAZING/ that’s absolutely HORRIFIC)
3
Q
Litote
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Understatements (eg. ‘It’s ok.’ - when its very good)
4
Q
Shared Knowledge
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Using language that a social group understands. This could be jargon, but this could also be made up informal words(eg. Brat summer).
5
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Pragmatics
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Practical aspects of human action and thought
