a subfield of linguistics which studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning
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non-fluency features
a general term for the mistakes and corrections that we make as we think and speak at the same time
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divergence
a way of using our tone to distance ourselves from someone ie. strengthening the tone, aggressive tone
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convergence
the opposite of divergence. we use it to try and build a relationship with someone. we will soften our tone and use language that is friendly (non-hostile)
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idiolect
it is a variety of language that is unique to the person. local grammar, accent
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hedging
the use of clauses, adverbs and adjectives use to lessen the impact of utterance
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tag questions
a question used after a statement to confirm or deny what the speaker has just said ie. you know?
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phinology
the study of how sounds are organised during speech
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back-channeling
a way of showing the speaker that you are listening ie. yes, uhuh, i see
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prosodic features
the vocal aspects of speech (volume, stress, intonation) that help to convey meaning
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expostulation
expletives, swearing, slang,
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high frequency words
simple words that are commonly used within our language ie. and, but, are, when, they, it
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dialect
a type of informal diction (word choice) that is particular to a geographical area
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idiolect
a type of informal diction that is dependent on an individual (personal dictionary)
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sociolect
a type of diction that is dependent on your class
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Card 2
Front
a general term for the mistakes and corrections that we make as we think and speak at the same time
Back
non-fluency features
Card 3
Front
a way of using our tone to distance ourselves from someone ie. strengthening the tone, aggressive tone
Back
Card 4
Front
the opposite of divergence. we use it to try and build a relationship with someone. we will soften our tone and use language that is friendly (non-hostile)
Back
Card 5
Front
it is a variety of language that is unique to the person. local grammar, accent
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