English Language vocab - 1-20

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

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Discourse

Card 3

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An accurate written record of conversation or monologue, including hesitations and pauses.

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Card 4

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A pre-planned and written-out speech.

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Card 5

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The medium of communication, for example speech or writing.

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