syntax Flashcards
nominalisation
creates lexical and syntactic density
increases formality
removes human element -> makes idea/concept more abstract, authoritative and objective
can create passive voice clauses
declarative communicative function
convey information about/ pertaining to…
imperative communicative function
interrogative communicative function
exclamative communicative function
basic functions in clause structure
subject, object, complement, adverbial
basic functions in clause structure
subject, object, complement, adverbial
syntactic patterning
parallelism, antithesis, listing
parallelism
(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”
antithesis
(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
listing
links ideas with a semantic thread of (context)
enables packaging/layering of ideas
-> build impact/momentum/emphasis
passive voice
creates focus