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What is a register?
A variety of language defined according to its use in social situations.
Which of the following is an example of a formal register?
What is the purpose of the Field-Mode-Tenor framework?
An informal register is appropriate for professional writing.
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Match the following utterances with their appropriate registers:
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The type of writing used in project proposals is usually a ______ register.
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Study Notes
Language Variation
- Register is a variety of language determined by its use in social situations.
- Style refers to the formality associated with specific interpersonal social situations.
- Genre deals with the organization of culture.
Context-Specific Variety of Language: Field-Mode-Tenor Framework
- Field refers to the social setting and the communicative purpose.
- Tenor refers to the role of writers and readers, including shared cultural values.
- Mode refers to the knowledge of other texts required by speakers, listeners, writers and readers.
Types of Registers
- Formal register is used in formal speaking and writing situations.
- Examples of formal register include professional writing such as project proposals, position papers, and business letters.
- Informal register is used in informal or casual speaking and writing situations.
- It is appropriate for people with personal relationships.
- Informal writing often includes emotional language.
Writing Activity: What do you mean?
- The writing activity requires analyzing utterances for meaning, context, and register.
- For example, “Condolence…” is an informal expression, while “My deepest sympathies for your loss…” is a formal expression for consoling someone's loss.
List of utterances: What do you mean? (30 points, Time Allotted: 15 minutes)
- Analyze each utterance, identifying whether it represents a formal or informal register.
- Examples include: "Just a sec, please!" and "Could you please hold on for a while? I will call her."
The importance of language register
- Language registers vary depending on the context, making communication clear and effective.
- Understanding how to use appropriate registers improves communication skills.
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Test your understanding of language variation, including the concepts of register, style, and genre. This quiz will also explore the Field-Mode-Tenor framework and the differences between formal and informal registers in writing. Perfect for students of linguistics or communication.
