Textual Variations and Representations (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Phonetics
Phonetics
Examines individual sounds within language
Semantics
Semantics
Focuses on meanings of words, phrases & sentences
Syntax
Syntax
Way words are arranged to form sentences and clauses
Discourse
Discourse
How language operates beyond the sentence level
Semantic field theory
Semantic field theory
Examines groups of related words & their combined effect
Pragmatics
Pragmatics
Understands implied meanings beyond what is literally said
Lexical choices
Lexical choices
Specific words selected by writers/speakers
Multi-modal analysis
Multi-modal analysis
Recognises texts include non-verbal elements like images
Diachronic analysis
Diachronic analysis
Examines how language has evolved over time
Discourse markers
Discourse markers
Signal relationships between ideas in text