Language devices

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indicate a pause in speech
ellipsis
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shortening of a word
contraction
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a group of words that have a simmilar meaning or theme
semantic field
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Parallel expressions
adjacency Pairs
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usede to fill a gap in speech
filler
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used to soften the force of what is said
hedge
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utterances that have no purpose
phatic talk
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individual style of speaking
idiolect
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Card 2

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shortening of a word

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contraction

Card 3

Front

a group of words that have a simmilar meaning or theme

Back

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Card 4

Front

Parallel expressions

Back

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Card 5

Front

usede to fill a gap in speech

Back

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