Reasons why Writers might create arguments about Language Use Flashcards
In articles being negative about politics, which social class are most likely to oppose what they say?
Upper class people
Name a political context where upper class people may dislike what a politician is saying
When a politician says rich people must pay more taxes
Why will upper class texts attack politicians over linguistic elements?
It is an attempt to invalidate their whole argument
When analysing all texts, what could be an important element to analyse beginning with P?
Provenance
How do upper class forms of media attack people who say they want the rich to pay more taxes?
They point out linguistic errors
Why do upper class forms of media point out linguistic errors in politicians’ speeches?
Because they have no other way to argue against what they are saying
What is the reality when politicians make speeches in terms of their length?
It likely consists of many paragraphs
What makes pointing out linguistic errors even more significant in upper class media forms in relation to the length of speeches?
It could only be one error, but it is still pointed out
