English Language vocab - 1-20 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LanguageASAQA Created by: Harriet ShepherdCreated on: 02-04-13 20:28 Text Example of spoken/written language for analysis. 1 of 20 Discourse A continuous stretch of language that is longer than a sentence. 2 of 20 Transcript An accurate written record of conversation or monologue, including hesitations and pauses. 3 of 20 Script A pre-planned and written-out speech. 4 of 20 Mode The medium of communication, for example speech or writing. 5 of 20 Oppositional view A broad way of defining models, which suggests that their qualities are strictly opposites, for example writing is formal, speech is informal. 6 of 20 Continuum A way of representing differences by placing texts along a line showing degrees of various features. 7 of 20 Prototype A 'best fit' example of a particular category. 8 of 20 Sub-mode Sub-division of mode e.g. Drama. 9 of 20 Genre The category or type of a text, such as comedy. 10 of 20 Multimodal texts Texts that combine word, image and sound to produce meaning, e.g. Children's storybook that includes images to support the text. 11 of 20 Context Temporal or spatial situations in which a text is produced or received. 12 of 20 Context of reception Situations in which text is read and those factors that might influence a reader's interpretation. 13 of 20 Context of production The situation in which a text is produced and those factors that may influence its writing. 14 of 20 Implied reader The audience intended when the piece was written. 15 of 20 Purpose Reason a text is produced. 16 of 20 Multi-purpose A text with more than one purpose. 17 of 20 Dual-purpose A text with two clear purposes. 18 of 20 Primary purpose Main reason it's produced. 19 of 20 Secondary purpose A secondary and more subtle reason. 20 of 20
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