Textual Variations: An Overview (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Textual variations
Textual variations
Different ways language is used across texts
Dialectal variations
Dialectal variations
Language differences based on geographical region
Temporal variations
Temporal variations
Language differences based on time period
Spoken language features
Spoken language features
Informal tone & colloquial speech
Colloquial speech
Colloquial speech
Everyday, conversational language in informal settings
Phonetic variations
Phonetic variations
Changes in vowels, consonants, accent & intonation
Why poets use non-standard syntax
Why poets use non-standard syntax
To create mood or emotional atmosphere
3 factors when analysing variations
3 factors when analysing variations
Audience, purpose, medium
4 sociolinguistic factors
4 sociolinguistic factors
Power dynamics, gender, group identity, personal identity
Goal of textual variation analysis
Goal of textual variation analysis
Interpret & understand functional role, not just identify