Discourse Analysis and Coherence
Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of Discourse Analysis and Coherence, a crucial aspect of linguistics that examines how language is used in context to convey meaning and achieve communicative goals. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: discourse analysis coherence cohesion conversational analysis pragmatics |
What is the primary focus of Discourse Analysis?
Which concept refers to the ways in which elements of a discourse are connected to each other?
What is the term for the overall unity and meaningfulness of a discourse?
Which approach to Discourse Analysis focuses on the study of everyday conversations?
What is the term for the study of how language is used to perform actions and achieve communicative goals?
Which concept refers to the ways in which a speaker's or writer's background knowledge and assumptions influence their interpretation of a discourse?
What is the term for the process of identifying and interpreting the intended meaning of a speaker or writer?
Which concept refers to the ways in which a discourse is organized into smaller units, such as paragraphs or sentences?
What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social relationships?
Which concept refers to the ways in which a discourse is influenced by the cultural and social context in which it is produced?
What is the term for the study of how language is used to achieve specific communicative goals, such as persuading, informing, or entertaining?
Which concept refers to the ways in which a discourse is structured to create a sense of progression and development?
What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social identities?
Which concept refers to the ways in which a discourse is influenced by the power dynamics between the participants?
What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social norms and values?