AS English Language - Spoken Language terminology 1 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageTerminologyASAQA Created by: KAustriaCreated on: 06-09-14 16:13 Lexis Choice of word 1 of 21 In terms of lexis, what are the 3 features of spontaneous speech? Vocabulary, Phatic Expressions and Deictic Expressions 2 of 21 Define Phatic Communication, and give an example? This is the technical term for 'small talk'. E.g. 'Nice weather' 3 of 21 Define Deictic Expressions These are expressions that cannot be understood unless the context of the utterances are known 4 of 21 Give example of Deictic Expressions Place (here, there, it), Time (Now, Then) and Pronouns (Me, mine) 5 of 21 What are the 4 grammatical features associated with speech? Interrupted constructions, Disjointed Constructions, Incomplete Constructions and Non-standard Grammar 6 of 21 What are interrupted constructions? When one construction is abandoned for the favour of another. 7 of 21 What are disjointed constructions? Constructions which would not be found in writing. 8 of 21 What are incomplete constructions? Constructions that are incomplete because grammatical elements are missing or words. 9 of 21 What does -non standard grammar show? The informality of speech 10 of 21 Give the 4 features of non-fluency features 1. Fillers 2. filled pauses 3. Repetitions 4. False Starts 11 of 21 What are fillers? Words or expressions that have little meaning but are inserted in everyday speech 12 of 21 What 3 important functions can fillers bring? 1. Gives speaker time to think 2. Soften the force of a statement 3. Involving the listener 13 of 21 What are filled pauses? Hesitations 14 of 21 What are digressions? Deviations from the main theme or topic 15 of 21 What are the 5 functions of spoken language? Referential, Expressive, Phatic, Interactional and Transactional 16 of 21 What is Referential? The function when utterances provide information 17 of 21 What are Expressives? Utterances which express the speakers feelings. 18 of 21 Define Transactional Verbal exchanges which aim to get something done. 19 of 21 Define Interactional Verbal exchanges which emphasises on the social relationship between the two participants 20 of 21 What are the 6 influences of spoken language? Speaker identity, Context, Audience, Setting, Topic and Purpose. 21 of 21
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