Language Analysis: Genre and Mode (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What does 'genre' describe in language analysis?
What does 'genre' describe in language analysis?
The particular category or type of text
What does 'mode' refer to in language analysis?
What does 'mode' refer to in language analysis?
The method through which communication occurs
Which feature is typical of written mode?
Which feature is typical of written mode?
Complex sentences with subordination
What are discourse markers in spoken language?
What are discourse markers in spoken language?
Fillers like 'um', 'er', 'like', 'you know'
What do multimodal texts combine?
What do multimodal texts combine?
Elements from different modes
Which is an example of a multimodal text?
Which is an example of a multimodal text?
A social media post with text & images
How does academic writing differ in lexical choices?
How does academic writing differ in lexical choices?
Uses precise, subject-specific terminology
Which contextual factor influences genre and mode choice?
Which contextual factor influences genre and mode choice?
Intended audience
How do sentence structures differ between written and spoken modes?
How do sentence structures differ between written and spoken modes?
Written uses complex; spoken uses shorter
What do satire and parody use tonal devices to achieve?
What do satire and parody use tonal devices to achieve?
To critique or mock their subjects