Use of short, concrete words in media texts to take up less space, aid reader' immediate understanding & produce impact. E.g. "probe" rather than "in - depth investigation". More commonly used in tabloid newspapers.
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Morphological derivation
Process of creating a new word out of an old word or affix (e.g. suffix -ly changes adjectives into adverbs).
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Vernacular writing
Informal, non - standard writing. Often includes contractions and use of present tense for narration.
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Coordinate clause
A clause beginning with a coordinating conjunction and is a main clause joined to another main clause. Always start with a coordinating conjunction - "and", "but", and "or".
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Subordinating conjunction
Signals the start of a subordinate clause.
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Vocative
A word or phrase used to directly address someone - usually by name, title or term of endearment.
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Front
Process of creating a new word out of an old word or affix (e.g. suffix -ly changes adjectives into adverbs).
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Morphological derivation
Card 3
Front
Informal, non - standard writing. Often includes contractions and use of present tense for narration.
Back
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Front
A clause beginning with a coordinating conjunction and is a main clause joined to another main clause. Always start with a coordinating conjunction - "and", "but", and "or".
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