Key words and terminology for identity of language

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  • Created by: J.V.R
  • Created on: 03-09-19 14:05
Discourse Marker
Connectives and linking phrases to 'signpost' what someone is saying and structure their points.
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False Start
When a speaker begins to talk but, corrects themselves and starts again.
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Filler
Words for example: 'err', ' y'know', 'like' used in a sentence for no real reason.
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Hedge Phrase
A word or prhase whihc is not clear and 'softens' the hasrshness of a sentence.
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Tag Question
When someone adds a question to the end of a sentence so someone else may agree or be included.
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Imperative
An order (sit down, answer me, stop talking).
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Pronouns
Words such as 'we', 'she','he' , 'us'.
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Repetition
When the same word or phrase is used again and again.
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Register
How formally or informally someone is speaking.
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Back Channelling
When someone is listening and agreeing (mmm, yes, that's right, absolutely).
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Elision
Joining two words together: gonna, wanna.
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Interrogatives
Questions to find out information.
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Interruptions
When people speak over each other.
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Turn Talking
When people listen and wait to participate in a conversation politley.
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Colloquial
Informal, chattly language.
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Ellipsis
Leaving out part of the sentence construction.
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Context
Conditions, including facts, social/historical background, time and place etc..., surrounding a given situation.
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Phatic talk
Not necessary, but polite; makes conversations run smoothly.
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Mirroring
The matching of certain beaviours of the other person, a technique to help establish rapport.
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Intonation
The tone of voice and stresses on words- used to communicate a variety of feelings.
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False Start

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When a speaker begins to talk but, corrects themselves and starts again.

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Filler

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Hedge Phrase

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Tag Question

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