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nominalisation

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creates lexical and syntactic density
increases formality
removes human element -> makes idea/concept more abstract, authoritative and objective
can create passive voice clauses

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declarative communicative function

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convey information about/ pertaining to…

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imperative communicative function

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interrogative communicative function

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exclamative communicative function

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basic functions in clause structure

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subject, object, complement, adverbial

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basic functions in clause structure

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subject, object, complement, adverbial

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syntactic patterning

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parallelism, antithesis, listing

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parallelism

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(analyse the gramatical structure)
often w lising -> layering, packaging, create mirrored structures
“because of the patterned structure/ in the semantic thread/ in this pattern regarding (context), there is a link that ensures the (mirrored structure mtlg) are connected creating cohesion”

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antithesis

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(analyses syntax and antonymy)
on a syntax level -> antithesis
on a lexical level -> antonymy
eg Terrorists attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings but they cannot touch the foundations of America

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listing

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links ideas with a semantic thread of (context)
enables packaging/layering of ideas
-> build impact/momentum/emphasis

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passive voice

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creates focus

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