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Discourse analysis is only concerned with the structural mechanisms of written communication.
Discourse analysis is only concerned with the structural mechanisms of written communication.
False (B)
What is the main difference between text and discourse?
What is the main difference between text and discourse?
- Text refers to communication in context, while discourse is a written or taped record of communication.
- Text is a complete piece of communication, while discourse consists of more than one sentence.
- Text is a written or taped record of communication, while discourse refers to communication in context. (correct)
- Text and discourse are interchangeable terms.
What is the main difference between discourse and text?
What is the main difference between discourse and text?
- Discourse refers to the piece of communication in context, while text refers to a written or taped record of a piece of communication (correct)
- Discourse is spoken language, while text is written language
- Discourse and text are interchangeable terms
- Discourse refers to the structure of language, while text refers to its meaning
What is the definition of discourse?
What is the definition of discourse?
What is discourse analysis?
What is discourse analysis?
Text and discourse can be used interchangeably.
Text and discourse can be used interchangeably.
A piece of discourse is made up of multiple sentences that combine to form a meaningful whole.
A piece of discourse is made up of multiple sentences that combine to form a meaningful whole.
What is coherence in discourse analysis?
What is coherence in discourse analysis?
What is coherence in discourse analysis?
What is coherence in discourse analysis?
Text refers to a written or taped record of communication, while discourse refers to communication in context.
Text refers to a written or taped record of communication, while discourse refers to communication in context.
What is the importance of background knowledge in understanding discourse?
What is the importance of background knowledge in understanding discourse?
What is background knowledge in discourse analysis?
What is background knowledge in discourse analysis?
What is the difference between spoken and written language according to the text?
What is the difference between spoken and written language according to the text?
Writing a message is easier to organize than speaking it because immediate interactive feedback is present.
Writing a message is easier to organize than speaking it because immediate interactive feedback is present.
What are the three functions of language used by speakers and writers?
What are the three functions of language used by speakers and writers?
Language is used by speakers and writers in its textual, ideational, and interpersonal functions.
Language is used by speakers and writers in its textual, ideational, and interpersonal functions.
Why is writing a message down more complex to organize than speaking it?
Why is writing a message down more complex to organize than speaking it?
What is the focus of discourse analysis?
What is the focus of discourse analysis?
What is the role of context in discourse analysis?
What is the role of context in discourse analysis?
Discourse analysis involves the analysis of language, cognition, interaction, society, and culture.
Discourse analysis involves the analysis of language, cognition, interaction, society, and culture.
What is context in discourse analysis?
What is context in discourse analysis?
What is the problem of application and social relevance of discourse analysis?
What is the problem of application and social relevance of discourse analysis?
What is the problem of application and social relevance in discourse analysis?
What is the problem of application and social relevance in discourse analysis?
Background knowledge is not important in understanding discourse.
Background knowledge is not important in understanding discourse.
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Study Notes
Discourse Analysis: Defining the Difference between Text and Discourse and Describing the Basic Concepts and Aspects of Discourse Analysis
- Discourse analysis is the investigation of the structural mechanisms a writer has to deal with when articulating their message.
- Discourse needs to be distinguished from the term "text," but some commentators tend to use the two terms interchangeably.
- A piece of discourse consists of more than one sentence and must combine to form a meaningful whole to be called a piece of discourse.
- Text refers to a written or taped record of a piece of communication, whereas discourse refers to the piece of communication in context.
- The absence of immediate interactive feedback makes writing a message down more complex to organize than speaking it.
- Speakers and writers use language not only in its interpersonal function but also in its textual and ideational function.
- Discourse analysis involves all the levels and methods of analysis of language, cognition, interaction, society, and culture.
- Context is a crucial aspect of discourse analysis.
- Coherence is another key aspect of discourse analysis, where the pieces of discourse need to fit together logically.
- Background knowledge is important in understanding discourse, as it provides a framework for interpretation.
- Spoken and written language have differences in terms of how they are structured and interpreted.
- The problem of application and social relevance of discourse analysis is an important area of investigation.
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