language features Flashcards
1
Q
what is an euphemism
A
indirect language used to cover the truth
2
Q
what is sound iconicity
A
relationship between word and the meanings
3
Q
what is negative face + what is it an element off
A
- element of pragmatics
- using a negative linguistic strategy in a polite way
4
Q
what is schematic knowledge
A
bundle of knowledge about a topic
5
Q
what is intertexuality
A
making reference to another text
6
Q
what is prosodic features
A
variation of volume, pitch or intonation
