Language in courtroom Flashcards

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How is turn-taking restricted in the courtroom?

A

The types are restricted to just questions and answers and they are allocated to certain people

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What is the power of the questioner in a courtroom?

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They can direct the agenda

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When is questioning in a courtroom cooperative?

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In direct examination- support the witnesses story

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When can questioning be hostile?

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In cross-examination - Undermines a witness’ account

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5
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Why is lining of questioning strategic in the courtroom?

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It is goal-oriented

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How are the turns constructed as?

A

Interrogative

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7
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How are the turns linguistically constructed?

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As declaratives

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What language do many legal phrases derive from?

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Latin

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9
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What are examples of archaic vocabulary in the courtroom?

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Hereby, hitherto, hereafter

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10
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Why are sentences long and complex in legal language?

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To leave no room for interpretation

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