Text Dimension of Media and Information Flashcards
is understood to be a piece of written or spoken material in its primary form.
TEXT
is a combination of traditional language and graphic symbols (emoticons and emojis).
TEXT
is any stretch of language that can be understood in context.
TEXT
It should convey a set of meanings to the person who examines it.
TEXT
A text can be categirized as…
- s_____
- c_______
- f______
- I________
simple
complex
formal
informal
Consist of 1 - 2 words.
Ex. Stop sign
Simple
Sequence of sentences that belong together
Ex. Novel
Complex
written for an audience you do not know on a personal level.
formal
consists of short sentences and is used in more personal settings.
Informal
KEY FEATURES FORMAL TEXT
Long and c_______ sentences:
Does not use c_________ :
Objective
Doesn’t use c_________ language:
Diverse vocabulary words:
Use of words that are subject-specific:
Use of _______ person:
KEY FEATURES FORMAL TEXT
Long and complex sentences:
Does not use contractions:
Objective
Doesn’t use colloquial language:
Diverse vocabulary words:
Use of words that are subject-specific:
Use of third person:
KEY FEATURES OF INFORMAL TEXT
Can use first person, second or third:
Can use s_______ :
_______ voice :
Personal ________ tone can be detected:
Contraction and abbreviation:
e________
KEY FEATURES OF INFORMAL TEXT
Can use first person, second or third:
Can use slang:
Active voice:
Personal emotional tone can be detected:
Contraction and abbreviation:
Empathy
In writing a text you must consider the following:
Target audience (WHO)
Key content (WHAT)
P_______(WHY)
T__________
F________
In writing a text you must consider the following:
Target audience (WHO)
Key content (WHAT)
Purpose (WHY)
TYPEFACE
FORMAT
also called font, font type, or type
TYPEFACE
refers
refers to the representation or style of a text in the digital format
TYPEFACE
usually comprised of alphabets, numbers, punctuation marks, symbols and other special characters
TYPEFACE
