Language Levels- DISCOURSE

Question 1

Define Critical Discourse Analysis

Answer 1

The use of linguistic analysis to explore and challenge the ideologies, positions and values of texts and their producers.

Question 2

Define ‘Adjuncts’.

Answer 2

Non-essential elements of clauses that can be omitted (e.g. “I’ll see you in the morning”).

Question 3

Define ‘Disjuncts’.

Answer 3

Sentence adverbs that work to express an attitude or stance towards material that follows (e.g. “Frankly, I’m appalled..” “Sadly not one of them survived.”).