A Level English Language, Language Levels 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageInvestigating languageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Luke McIsaacCreated on: 28-12-18 16:53 Lexis The chosen words being used. The study of lexis is called "lexicology" 1 of 11 Semantics The meaning of a word. 2 of 11 Grammar The system used, in which structures the language we choose. 3 of 11 Pragmatics The implied meaning on the lexis. E.g. "They smell nice" implying they would like a taste. 4 of 11 Phonetics/Phonology How a word sounds. Consonants are usually harsher than vowels. 5 of 11 Graphology How a source is presented, or layed out. 6 of 11 Discourse The structure of a spoken conversation. 7 of 11 Register The choice of words used by a particular group of people or community. The register of builders would vary from the register of politicians. 8 of 11 Idiolect Speech habits particular to a person. 9 of 11 dialect Speech habits particular to a region. 10 of 11 Sociolect Dialect of a particular social class. 11 of 11
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