analytical sequences for formal features Flashcards
parallelism (cohesion)
bc of patterned structure/ in the semantic thread/ in this pattern regarding (context) -> link -> (mtgl) are connected creating cohesion
paralellism is created on _ thru the repetiotion of the (mtgl). These mirrored structtures build cohesion by efficiently linking the concepts that (context)
antithesis (cohesion)
antonyms of () are placed in the clauses () side by side, juxtaposing each other while tieing the ideas of () together, building cohesion
listing (cohesion)
links ideas with sem field of (context) -> enables efficient,succinct,concise package/ layer ideas/ deliberately layer to build impact/momentum/emphasis
build cohesion as it links the (mtgl) together creating a cohesive sequence -> context
Sequence creates semantic thread of _
nominalisation
= sophisticated syntactic ft -> better describe (context)
builds a more authoritative tone
Nominalisation in [eg] …
phonological ft eg alliteration, assonance/consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme/rhythm
more literary; more vivid/descriptive; more memorable
phonological ft eg alliteration, assonance/consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme/rhythm
more literary; more vivid/descriptive; more memorable
acronyms and initialisms
associated with specific domain
passive voice
place front focus on the (subj np) -> highlight/emphasise/foreground
agentless: agent noun phrase [mtlg], is easily infered as [description of agent]. The passive structure maintains focus on the grammatical subject [subj], which is …[context/critical this section of the text]
must state passive vp
elevated lexis
more formal and sophisticated reflect higher formality
establish author’s expertise and enhances their credibility due to their low fq -> persuade
build a knowledgeable authoratatie tone building trust -> inform/persuade
highlight the gravity of _
dense syntax
considered, planned and more complicated structure reflects higher formality of the text
fronting
draw attention/ focus on/ ensure that audience is clear about (context)
fig language
engage reader through imagery + convey sense of semantic sophistication
more memorable
create imagery
evoke an emotional response
clefting
extra focus on (mtgl) at the start/end of the clause -> syntactic density -> more formal
It cleft: presents noun in its own clause while linking syntactically to the verb [eg] in the following relative clause
Whalt cleft: focus on element at end of clause
end focus/weight
move most important/significant element w highest communicative value at the end to give prominence/ create suspense/ more literary in style
existential clauses/ pn/ sentence
reserve new info for end of sentence -> authoritative/ authority/ certainty/ credible/ impersonal/ unequivical/definitive
build factual tone for tt. The impersonal, authoratative nature of this syntactic ft helps present the (context) as fact and highlight … . Further, the existential ssentence helps develop end focus on (context)
inversion
dramatic impact -> more literary in style and poetic
shift in focus
deixis
the use of the (mtg for dietic reference) is a dietic reference that connects the phrase/clause/sentence about [context] to a particular time frame tf building cohesion
jargon
from the semantic field of _
role of est/ reflect authority and expertise
support official status -> increase formality
active voice
clear/ direct and maintain focus on the subj responsible for carrying out the action of vp
fronting (info flow)
fronting of (mtlg) creates initial focus/foreground/preface/draw attention to on …. This creates end focus on the idea in the IC ….
this is then semantically connected to the following IC ““ which [context]
eg can est situational context eg w adverbial explaining where
anaphoric reference
the (mtlg for anaphoric pn) refers back to the np cohesively joining them and highlighting the link bw (context) whilst avoiding unnecessary lexical repetition
lexical choices reflecting semantic field
(mtlg) reflect/ reside in/ build the sem field of (…) . This emphasises/ illustrates … or this reflects the content of the text being soley about …
ONE WORD EACH!!!!!!!!!
important thing about cohesion/coherence qu
INCLUDE THE WORDS IN THE ACROYNM
dot points (formatting ft)
present a list -> concisely present the (mtlg) which (context). This discourse ft aids reader understanding of the tt as they can clearly see what (context). Dot points build coherence by signposting the author’s (context)
clearly present [content] in an accessible way
