Lexis - Spoken Language 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageInvestigating languageASOCR Created by: GrxcebmblbCreated on: 21-05-19 15:40 What is a contraction? The shortening of words where the apostrophe replaces the missing letters. 1 of 14 A term for 'pointing' words that rely on context to give them meaning - what is this? Deixis/deictic language. 2 of 14 Omission of sound syllables - what is this? Elision. 3 of 14 What is ellipsis? Missing out of words to create an incomplete construction. 4 of 14 Define a filler. Words/sounds spoken to fill gaps in an utterance. 5 of 14 A word/phrase which softens the force with which something is said - what is this? Hedging. 6 of 14 Name the type of language that has a pure social function. Phatic language. 7 of 14 What is vague language? Words without precise meaning. E.G 'whatever'. 8 of 14 What kind of language is seen as informal slang? Colloquialism. 9 of 14 Define dialect. Specific words and uses of grammar associated with a specific region. 10 of 14 What is idiolect and sociolect? Idiolect - Individual speech to yourself. Sociolect - Social groups speech. 11 of 14 Language considered inappropriate - what is this? Taboo Language. 12 of 14 What are paralingiustic features? Non-verbal communication. Could be gestures, posture, facial expressions. 13 of 14 What are prosodic features? The way a speaker communicates through tone, pace, stress and volume. 14 of 14
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