Style Flashcards

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Style

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The element that describes the ways that the author uses words

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Focus

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What the writer wants to say

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Purpose

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The primary reason for writing the text e.g. To inform

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Audience

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Who the author addresses

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Register

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Depends on vocabulary

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2 types of register

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Formal- used in situations which demands respect , formal grammar is used … polysyllabic- more than one syllable
Informal - simple sentence are mainly used , may contain contractions abbreviations… colloquialism- everyday language mommy dad… slang or jargon … monosyllabic- one syllable

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