semantics - technical cohesion Flashcards
1
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lexical repetition
A
repeating the same words so we know whats being talked about
2
Q
anaphoric referencing/ anaphora
A
pronouns refer back to the noun previously mentioned
3
Q
cataphoric referencing/ cataphora
A
pronouns refer to a noun appearing later in a text
4
Q
lexical substitution
A
using pronouns or different expressions to refer to the same thing
5
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exophoric referencing
A
when a text refers to something outside of its own text
6
Q
euphemism
A
more socially acceptable words, phrases or expressions
7
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dysphenisms
A
harsher, more blunt, often taboo words, phrases or expressions
