Writing

Question 1

the analytical sequence

Answer 1

1. line number
2. label
3. quoted example “ “
4. who + what
5. link CRP

Question 2

ttCRAPfTt

Answer 2

text type
context
register
audiences
purposes
function
tenor
tone

Question 3

What are the two parts of context?

Answer 3

situational and cultural

Question 4

What is situational context?

Answer 4

where + when

Question 5

What is cultural context?

Answer 5

what the text is about
the background knowledge someone might need to bring to a text to truly understand it

Question 6

What is register?

Answer 6

formality of a text

Question 7

What is tenor?

Answer 7

the relationship between the participants
the participants is anyone interacting with the text - i.e. a reader, a viewing audience, the actual interlocutors

Question 8

how do you write about social distance?

Answer 8

INCREASE or DECREASE social distance

Question 9

how do you write about tenor?

Answer 9

BUILD a CLOSER/MORE DISTANT tenor

Question 10

overview template

Answer 10

Employing a _____________register, this [text type] is from the [context]. Addressing an audience of [audience 1] and [audience 2] this discourse serves [function/s] by [explanation]. The [text type] also fulfils the purposes of [purposes]. The [adjective x2] tone supports the [adjective] style of this text.

Question 11

topic sentence - context

Answer 11

The language features selected by [language user(s)] in this [text type] on/in [situational context] reflect the [cultural context/what/nature].

Question 12

topic sentence - register

Answer 12

Many language features within the discourse reflect the [in/formal] register of this [text type].

Question 13

topic sentence - purpose/function

Answer 13

[Language user(s)] draw(s) on a number of stylistic choices to [purpose 1] and [purpose 2], while also fulfilling a [function 1] and [function 2].

Question 14

What does RET stand for (register)?

Answer 14

relationships
expectations
tone

Question 15

tone words - casual (7)

Answer 15

1. casual
2. friendly
3. laidback
4. relatable
5. encouraging
6. conversational
7. light-hearted

Question 16

tone words - passionate (5)

Answer 16

1. passionate
2. excited
3. enthusiastic
4. spirited
5. animated

Question 17

tone words - direct (6)

Answer 17

1. direct
2. matter-of-fact
3. professional
4. authoritative
5. serious
6. business-like

Question 18

tone words - negative (5)

Answer 18

1. scathing
2. indignant
3. critical
4. aggressive/angry
5. intimidating

Question 19

tone words - humorous (6)

Answer 19

1. humorous
2. comedic
3. amusing
4. witty
5. playful
6. tongue-in-cheek

Question 20

tone words - warm (5)

Answer 20

1. warm
2. inviting
3. sympathetic
4. compassionate
5. sincere

Question 21

10 common purposes

Answer 21

1. to establish/build identity
2. to include/exclude
3. to inform, instruct, guide, describe, clarify, educate, obfuscate, obstruct
4. to inquire, question, challenge
5. to promote, advertise, sell
6. to persuade, compel
7. to build rapport, close social distance, relate socially, share a story, encourage intimacy, show solidarity
8. to vilify, target, avoid
9. to negotiate social taboo
10. to establish expertise, reinforce authority

Question 23

RET - ‘relationships’ words

Answer 23

1. host, role
2. status, power, experience, qualification, expert, authority
3. intimate, close, familiar, established relationship
4. strangers, acquaintance
5. private/public
6. build rapport, close social distance
7. connection
8. in-group, out-group
9. mutual

Question 24

RET - ‘expectations’ words

Answer 24

1. conventional, expected, formulaic, standard, regular, customary, norm, typical, status quo
2. conform, follow, observe, enforce
3. subvert, disrupt, defy, reject, breach, oppose
4. unconventional, unorthodox, irregular
5. innovative, playful, creative
6. appropriate

Question 25

SPOKEN text
3 “go-to” context features
(not necessarily the best but an easy win)

Answer 25

1. turn-taking (if a dialogue)
2. non-fluency features (if present)
3. semantic field

Question 26

SPOKEN text
3 “go-to” register features
(not necessarily the best but an easy win)

Answer 26

1. lexical choice
   (jargon, elevated lexemes, high-frequency lexemes, euphemism, dysphemism etc.)
2. syntax which affects density
   (fragments, passive voice, subordination)
3. connected speech processes
   (sound substitution, assimilation, elision, vowel reduction etc.)

Question 27

SPOKEN text
3 “go-to” purpose/function features
(not necessarily the best but an easy win)

Answer 27

1. connotation + word class
   (e.g. adjectives, modal verbs, pronouns)
2. sentence type
3. prosodics (esp. stress)