Linguistic Methods (terms)

Question 1

Register - levels - what it does

Answer 1

The level of formality - formal, informal, mixed - appeals to different audiences

Question 2

Epistemic modality - different examples

Answer 2

the degree of certainty - might, can, will

Question 3

Lexis

Answer 3

Word choices used in a text

Question 4

Polysemic lexeme

Answer 4

multiple meanings (eg. pot)

Question 5

Sentence types

Answer 5

Declarative (statements)
Imperative (commands)
Interrogative (questions)
Exclamative (strong emotion)

Question 6

Hypophora

Answer 6

where a question is asked and immediately answered

Question 7

Inclusive language

Answer 7

we, our, us, you - include the reader

Question 8

Discourse Structure

Answer 8

The shape of a text - how its organised

Question 9

Anaphora

Answer 9

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of the clauses (everyday we work, everyday we try)

Question 10

Parallelism

Answer 10

using the same grammatical structures in a list or sentence

Question 11

Graphology

Answer 11

design of the text (font), colour, bolding , spacing, bullet points

Question 12

Typography

Answer 12

Font choices, capitalisation

Question 13

Visual metaphor

Answer 13

an image that symbolises an abstract concept

Question 14

Logos, pathos and ethos

Answer 14

Logos - appeal to logic
Pathos - emotion
Ethos - credibility/ build trust through expertise