Key Terms Some key terms for English. 0.0 / 5 ? English Language & LiteratureA2/A-levelAQA Created by: MeganCreated on: 15-04-13 18:21 Words, phrases & non-verbal utterances used to give feedback to speaker to show the listener is paying attention. Back-Channel Features 1 of 15 Words and phrases used to guide a listener. "First", "Now", "On the other hand" etc. Discourse Markers 2 of 15 The omission or slurring of sounds/syllables e.g. "Gonna", "Wanna" etc. Elision 3 of 15 The omission of part of a grammatical structure e.g. "You going to the party?" Ellipsis 4 of 15 Statements that sound imprecise and unassertive but may well communicate something important. Purposefully Vague Language 5 of 15 Sound in speech - pitch, tone, tempo, pause, pace etc. Prosodic Features 6 of 15 Sounds like "um" and "er" which are used to hold a speaker's place in conversation as they think of what to say next. Fillers 7 of 15 Talk to do with feelings. Expressive Talk 8 of 15 A second speaker begins as soon as the first has finished with no pause or interruption. Latching 9 of 15 A direct command. Unmitigated Imperative 10 of 15 A speaker tries to establish the topic of conversation. Agenda Setting 11 of 15 The ways in which the speakers signal the beginning of a conversation. Opening Sequences 12 of 15 What speakers decide to call each other in a conversation. Modes of Address 13 of 15 When one speaker is more powerful in a conversation. Dominance 14 of 15 Statements that sound imprecise or unassertive. Vague Language 15 of 15
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