U3 AOS2

Question 1

Features of Formal Texts

Answer 1

Subsystem patterning, Jargon, Euphemism, Double speak, Rhetoric, Non-discriminatory Language

Question 2

Jargon

Answer 2

Specialised language for a certain field. Used to demonstrate authority, showing understanding of complex subject matter. Can be used to exclude and confuse.

Question 3

Euphemism

Answer 3

Avoid sensitive or taboo topics. lessens impact of a statement that may be distressing. Used in public to meet social politeness. Can actually be used to discriminate

Question 4

Doublespeak

Answer 4

Purposely ambiguous language, overly euphemistic or misleading, to obfuscate meaning or misdirect audience.

Question 5

Rhetoric

Answer 5

used to convince. Subsystem patterning, rhetorical appeals to emotion logic & credibility, repetition, euphemism, connotative language

Question 6

Non-discriminiatory language

Answer 6

unifying language not making distinctions, promoting inclusion, always changing