Language And Technology

Question 0

Tim shortis 2000 studies

Answer 0

Distinctive features of electronic text

Question 1

What is meant by “framing” when regarding the structure of emails

Answer 1

Crystal suggested we frame emails by paragraphing or only replying to certain parts that we see fit.

Question 2

Which 2 theorists can be applied to Tim Shortis 2000?

• 1963
• 1966

Answer 2

Labov’s 1963 prestige - change language depending on audience
Giles 1966 accommodation theory - change language depending on audience

Question 3

Define initialism

Answer 3

Using the fist letter of each word and each letter is said individually C.H.S

Question 4

Using the first letter of each word and the letters are said as one word.
E.G. NASA

Answer 4

Acronym

Question 5

Vowel omission =

Answer 5

The deliberate omitting of an unstressed vowel “dnt”

Question 6

What is homophonic representation?

E.G. L8r, 2B…

Answer 6

The use of numerics and letters to form the word and sound

Question 7

Give an example of variant spelling

Answer 7

Wat, wen

Question 8

Schegloff’s theory 1986

1= summons/answer 
2= identification/ recognition 
3= greeting sequence 
4= "how are you?" sequences

Answer 8

1. Opens the channel of communication
2. Which may be necessary for non face to face communication
3. Initiating a shared space
4. Strengthening the shared space