Sac 1 Flashcards
Colloquial Language
Flexible and dynamic form of expression of informal conversation
Connected speech processes
“I’m GONNA” Words reduced/mdoifed
Idiomatic expressions
Chuck a Sickie
figurative meaning Only understood by a culture
Contraction
we AREN’T
word formed by shortening other word
Abbreviation
Shortened version of words using initals
Informal syntax/grammar
Cause y’know
reduce formality
Elliipsis
you going, too
get rid of words
Emoticons
Visual reps , facxial expressions or emotions using keyboard.
:)
Emojis
pictures and icons that express/symbolism emotion and meaning opr objects and activites
Content specfic graphemes
Communicate with more depth, and meaning
Mathematics: The grapheme “√” specifically denotes a square root operation.
Slang
New words or phrases are regarded as informal and common in speech not writing. specific group or context
Taboo language
Words/phrases considered socially or culturally unacceptable
Swearing
Use of offensive and inappropriate langauge
Sub groups
Expletive- express emotion
abuse-use it against another
stylish-for persoanlity
Positive face
the desire to be liked, admired, appreciated and respected
Attending:
complimenting
agreeing
inclusion
humble
support
Against
Insults,
exclusion
disagreement
disregard
Negative face
Independent, in control
Attending
Asking permission
seeking input
using titles
Against
bossing
arguing
asking for favours
Informal language reasons
Linguistic innovation –efficiency, playful, creative
Negotiating social taboo - Avoid offence, addressing a sensitive topic
maintaining social harmony- Avoid conflict, order/peace, getting along
Politeness strategies- respect, kindness, rules
Encouraging, solidarity, equality and intimacy
Build rapport- connections, understanding and friendleness
Types of phrases
Noun- nouna nd modifies
e.g “School library with thousands of books
verb - verb and modifiers
e.g”Run quickly through the park”
prepositional- prep and noun
e.g”Under the bridge”
adjective adjective + modifers
e.g”Extremely bright red car”
adverb- adverb and modifiers
e.g”Very carefully placed”
Phrase
single word or group related to each other to form basic structural meaning
interrogative tag
short phrase added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question
Feature
attribute of speech/convo
Adjacency pairs
2 part exchange with a predictable answer
Strategy
The intended purpose behind speech
register
How language used is dependant on the context
tenor
the relationship between the participants
Hiearchy, professional, intimate, open
discourse markers
Words or phrases that help connect ideas in speech or writing. They make conversations or texts flow better and guide the listener or reader.
5 functions
referential(tell), emotive(express), phatic(connect), conative(command), metalinguistic(analyse), poetic (play)
Prosodic features
Stress
Tempo <a>
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Pitch //
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