Spontaneous Speech Flashcards
1
Q
Interrupted constructions
A
One construction is abandoned in favour of another
2
Q
Disjointed constructions
A
When phrases aren’t properly connected
3
Q
Non-standard grammar
A
Reflects informality of speech
4
Q
Fillers
A
Used to involve the listener, allow thinking time or soften statements
5
Q
Digressions
A
Deviation from the main topic
6
Q
Topic loops
A
Return to previous topic
7
Q
Deictic expressions
A
Cannot be understood without knowing the context
