Discourse Flashcards
(26 cards)
Linear Structure
information progresses logically or chronologically
Non-linear Structure
information is presented in a non-sequential way
Problem-Solution Structure
A problem is introduced followed by a solution
Question-answer Structure
common in interviews, FAQ’s or classroom discourse
Topic Development
How topics are introduced, maintained and shifted within a text
Discourse markers
Words or phrases used to organise discourse
Turn-taking
how speakers manage the flow of conversation
Overlaps
When two speakers talk simultaneously
Interruptions
intentional or unintentional
Adjacency pairs
predictable paired exchanges
Repair
correcting oneself or others during a conversation
Backchanneling
Supportive sounds or words to show attention
Filled Pauses
sounds like ‘um’ or ‘er’
Silent Pauses
Moments of silence
Openings and closings
greetings, phatic talk, summaries or farewells
Topic initiation
Starting a new topic
Topic shifts
Moving to another topic
Topic loops
Returning to a previous topic
Direct Address
Speaking directly to the audience
Indirect Address
Speaking in general terms
Chronological order
Events are told in time order
Flashbacks/Flash-forwards
breaking the timeline for effect
Parallel Narratives
Multiple stories happening at the same time
Speaker roles
who leads the conversation, who responds and who follows
