You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:

3/4- English Language

This class was created by Brainscape user daniel Gonnella. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (51)

Standard English
Why has standardisation taken place,
What does codification cover,
What is standard english shaped by
7  cards
Differences In Nature And Functions Within Informal/Formal Discourse
How does context effect our langu...,
Give an example of context,
Give an example of how language c...
3  cards
Covert/Overt Norms
What are covert norms,
What are overt norms
2  cards
Functions Of Language
Give examples of rapport,
Give examples of information,
Give examples of instruction
6  cards
Situational Context
What is situational context,
Give an example of situational co...
2  cards
Coherance/Cohesive
What is coherence,
Cohesion
2  cards
Synonymy/Antonymy
Synonymy,
Antonymy
2  cards
Stylistic Features
Alliteration,
Assonance,
Consonance
6  cards
Features Of Spoken Discourse
What else can convey messages in ...,
What is code switching and what d...
2  cards
Prosody
Stress,
Pitch and effect,
Intonation and effect
6  cards
Vocal Effects
Breathy or creaky voice,
Coughing,
Laughter
4  cards
Conversational Structure
Give an example of a salutation o...,
Give an example of a vocative ope...,
Give an example of a phatic quest...
5  cards
Adjacent Pairs
What are adjacent pairs,
Give an example of adjacency pairs
2  cards
Overlaps
When can we inadvertently overlap...,
Why do we often overlap others,
When do we deliberately overlap o...
4  cards
Hedges
What do hedges do,
Name two examples of hedges
2  cards
Positive/Negative Face Needs
When does polite use of language ...,
Give an example of how language i...,
Social distance
11  cards
Promoting Linguistic Innovation
Why do people sometimes fix their...
1  cards
Supporting In-Group Membership
How can humour support in group m...
1  cards
Sentence Types
Declaratives,
Imperatives,
Interrogatives
4  cards
Coherence
What is a coherent text,
How can a coherent text be unders...,
How are the ideas presented in a ...
3  cards
How Is Coherence Achieved?
Cohesion,
Inference,
What does logical ordering ensure
6  cards
Cohesion
What is cohesion a means of
1  cards
How Is Cohesion Achieved
Lexical choice,
Information flow,
Anaphoric reference
12  cards
Active Voice
What is the subject of the senten...,
What is the topic of the sentence,
What is mentioned first in active...
6  cards
Passive Voice
Where does the agent move out of ...,
What replaces the agent in passiv...,
What does the patient become in p...
6  cards
Functions Of Language: (Two)
Give a spoken and written example...,
Give a spoken and written example...,
Give a spoken and written example...
5  cards
Semantic Patterning
Denotation,
Connotation,
Metaphor
6  cards
Syntactic Patterning
Coordination,
Subordination,
Simple sentences
9  cards
Sensitive Topics
Taboo,
Euphemism,
Dysphemism
4  cards
Face Needs
What are positive face needs,
What are negative face needs
2  cards
Social Distance And Authority
What can formal language decrease...,
How can formal language establish...
2  cards
Establishing Expertise
What is present in formal languag...
1  cards
Promoting Social Harmony, Negotiating Social Taboos And Building Rapport
How can formal language maintain ...
1  cards
Clarifying, Manipulating And Obfuscating
Why does formal language clarify ...
1  cards
Jargon
What is jargon
1  cards
Situational Context
What is situational context
1  cards
Examples
Charbel really enjoyed the slice ...,
This is disgusting look at all th...,
A where did you put my phone b ov...
23  cards
AC- Phonetics/Phonology
Assimilation,
Elision deletion,
Vowel reduction
11  cards
AC- Morphology/Lexicology
Nouns,
Verbs,
Adjectives
10  cards
AC- Syntax
Declarative sentences,
Imperative sentences,
Interrogative sentences
8  cards
AC-Discourse
Synonymy,
Antonymy,
Hyponymy
5  cards
AC- Semantics
Irony,
Metaphor,
Oxymoron
9  cards
First Essay- Intro
Who was david crystal,
What is a common misconception in...,
What is australian english in rea...
8  cards
First Essay- First Body
What is an important social divis...,
How do people demonstrate their age,
What is the speech of older gener...
7  cards
First Essay- Second Body
What is another important part of...,
How do people want to demonstrate...,
What do we see language groups do...
7  cards
First Essay- Third Body
What is another important social ...,
How is our gender reflected and r...,
Who creates slang words
4  cards
First Essay- Conclusion
What is australian english,
Name 3 social identities,
What does the english language un...
4  cards
Second Essay: Expert Quotes
Language not only expresses ident...,
Often considered a slur has been ...,
Part of a secret club
6  cards
LGBTQI Paragraph
What does the word faggot hold,
What is the word faggot used to s...,
Why do members of the lgbtqi comm...
9  cards
Occupation Paragraph
What do different jobs hold diffe...,
Give an example of different jobs...,
Why are lawyers more prestigious ...
11  cards
Education Paragraph
What school system holds more pre...,
What show suggests that the priva...,
What quote suggests ja mie views ...
11  cards

More about
3/4- English Language

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study daniel Gonnella's 3/4- English Language flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

WSET ® Level 4 D2 Business of Wine
  • 7 decks
  • 160 flashcards
  • 525 learners
Decks: Supply And Demand Factors Affecting Pric, Supply Chain, How To Get Wine To The Point Of Sale, And more!
Proverbs and Idioms
  • 2 decks
  • 240 flashcards
  • 47,705 learners
Decks: Proverbs, Idioms, And more!
English Language 3/4
  • 8 decks
  • 145 flashcards
  • 4 learners
Decks: English Language 31 32, English Language 41 Language Variation I, English Language 42 Individual And Group, And more!
English - Language Change
  • 15 decks
  • 303 flashcards
  • 246 learners
Decks: Causes Of Language Change, Lexical Change How Words Enter Our Langu, Semantic Shifts, And more!
Make Flashcards