Lexis - Spoken Language

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What is a contraction?
The shortening of words where the apostrophe replaces the missing letters.
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A term for 'pointing' words that rely on context to give them meaning - what is this?
Deixis/deictic language.
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Omission of sound syllables - what is this?
Elision.
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What is ellipsis?
Missing out of words to create an incomplete construction.
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Define a filler.
Words/sounds spoken to fill gaps in an utterance.
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A word/phrase which softens the force with which something is said - what is this?
Hedging.
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Name the type of language that has a pure social function.
Phatic language.
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What is vague language?
Words without precise meaning. E.G 'whatever'.
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What kind of language is seen as informal slang?
Colloquialism.
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Define dialect.
Specific words and uses of grammar associated with a specific region.
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What is idiolect and sociolect?
Idiolect - Individual speech to yourself. Sociolect - Social groups speech.
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Language considered inappropriate - what is this?
Taboo Language.
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What are paralingiustic features?
Non-verbal communication. Could be gestures, posture, facial expressions.
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What are prosodic features?
The way a speaker communicates through tone, pace, stress and volume.
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Card 2

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A term for 'pointing' words that rely on context to give them meaning - what is this?

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Deixis/deictic language.

Card 3

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Omission of sound syllables - what is this?

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Card 4

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What is ellipsis?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Define a filler.

Back

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