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Written discourse
Written discourse includes some medium to keep record of the message. It can be edited to achieved grammar-free sentences. Audience is not known. Text cannot be adjusted to individual reader. No immediate response from the readers for clarification: organization is crucial. Paragraphs, layouts are important to enhance understanding. Extra feature : tables,formulas, charts and graphics to add meaning.
Spoken discourse
Involves air. Speed of speech can be adjusted. Repetition is possible. Spontaneous : mistakes,repetition, less coherent (logically connected) sentences. Grunts - sound,mumble,murmur. Stutters - stammer,hesitate. Pauses-all might contribute to meaning making. Speaker knows listener. Face-to-face. Extralinguistic signals: grimaces/expressions,gestures. Expressions: 'here','now' or 'this'.Contractions : I'm.. slang. Rhythm. Intonation.
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What is text genre?
A stial of a story A text genre is a type of written or spoken discourse.
What are examples of discourse?
*Narration *Description *Exposition *Argumentation
Difference between vernacular language and English language?
Vernacular is the common, spoken English as opposed to more formal, written English.
What is one significant difference between the genres in which Beowulf and Grendel were written?
Beowulf was intended to be spoken aloud while Grendel was meant to be read in a book.
What is importance of discourse analysis?
Discourse analysis blends linguistics with sociology and psychology to look beyond the precise content of the written or spoken word to understand its broader societal implications. Analysts will assess the types of topics being discussed and how the issues are framed in a discussion. Some topical areas, like political discourse, are the subject of intense study. Key insights into the issues impacting a region or culture are gleaned from discourse analysis.
