Podcast
Questions and Answers
Non-literary texts primarily aim to ______, persuade, or entertain, distinguishing them from literary texts that explore complex emotions.
Non-literary texts primarily aim to ______, persuade, or entertain, distinguishing them from literary texts that explore complex emotions.
inform
Non-literary texts often use ______ language or jargon specific to a particular field, like scientific reports or legal documents.
Non-literary texts often use ______ language or jargon specific to a particular field, like scientific reports or legal documents.
technical
To build credibility, non-literary texts may use citations and ______, referencing experts to support their claims.
To build credibility, non-literary texts may use citations and ______, referencing experts to support their claims.
endorsements
Persuasive non-literary texts often end with a ______, urging the audience to take immediate action.
Persuasive non-literary texts often end with a ______, urging the audience to take immediate action.
Discourse analysis of non-literary texts examines how different features of communication impact the ______ of the text.
Discourse analysis of non-literary texts examines how different features of communication impact the ______ of the text.
Using ______ language in non-literary texts appeals to the senses, making the audience feel emotionally connected to the message.
Using ______ language in non-literary texts appeals to the senses, making the audience feel emotionally connected to the message.
Non-literary texts use ______ such as news articles, advertisements, and legal documents to serve functional, practical purposes.
Non-literary texts use ______ such as news articles, advertisements, and legal documents to serve functional, practical purposes.
Utilizing logical reasoning alongside facts, statistics, and evidence allows the usage of ______, a skill that improves the audience's sense of reason.
Utilizing logical reasoning alongside facts, statistics, and evidence allows the usage of ______, a skill that improves the audience's sense of reason.
Non-literary texts often aim for ______ in communicating information in a clear and unbiased manner.
Non-literary texts often aim for ______ in communicating information in a clear and unbiased manner.
Non-literary texts typically exhibit a ______ structure, which aids in clarity and understanding.
Non-literary texts typically exhibit a ______ structure, which aids in clarity and understanding.
The presence of ______ and subheadings in non-literary texts break it into manageable parts so that the reader can easily understand the information.
The presence of ______ and subheadings in non-literary texts break it into manageable parts so that the reader can easily understand the information.
The function of non-literary texts that aims to solve a problem, deliver news, explain a process, or facilitate communication in a professional or commercial context is known as ______.
The function of non-literary texts that aims to solve a problem, deliver news, explain a process, or facilitate communication in a professional or commercial context is known as ______.
______ refers to how texts either written, spoken, or visually relates to or is shaped by other texts.
______ refers to how texts either written, spoken, or visually relates to or is shaped by other texts.
The act of using the rhetorical device ______ helps convey a sense of unity and collective identity by using inclusive language.
The act of using the rhetorical device ______ helps convey a sense of unity and collective identity by using inclusive language.
By presenting the current administration as ineffective, the rhetorical device, authority of the speaker, allows for a ______ of the current administration.
By presenting the current administration as ineffective, the rhetorical device, authority of the speaker, allows for a ______ of the current administration.
Speeches and debates, focus on ______, which leverages on techniques to persuade
Speeches and debates, focus on ______, which leverages on techniques to persuade
A deeper incite into power, idealogy ,and social factors can be shaped by ______.
A deeper incite into power, idealogy ,and social factors can be shaped by ______.
The context in which a text appears shapes its language and tone is known as contextual ______.
The context in which a text appears shapes its language and tone is known as contextual ______.
Non-literary texts use ______ to evoke feelings such as empathy, fear, happiness, or anger.
Non-literary texts use ______ to evoke feelings such as empathy, fear, happiness, or anger.
The rhetoric strategy of ______ encourages the audience to think and align with the speakers argument.
The rhetoric strategy of ______ encourages the audience to think and align with the speakers argument.
Flashcards
Non-Literary Texts
Non-Literary Texts
Words primarily intended to inform, persuade, or entertain rather than to tell a story or explore complex emotions like literary texts.
Purpose Driven
Purpose Driven
The main goal of a text. Can be informative, persuasive, or explanatory.
Clear structure
Clear structure
Non-literary texts usually have a well-organized structure that aids clarity with sections like introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.
Focus on facts
Focus on facts
Signup and view all the flashcards
Field-specific terminology
Field-specific terminology
Signup and view all the flashcards
Appeal to Logic (Logos)
Appeal to Logic (Logos)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Audience-oriented
Audience-oriented
Signup and view all the flashcards
Action-oriented
Action-oriented
Signup and view all the flashcards
Incorporation of visuals
Incorporation of visuals
Signup and view all the flashcards
Usefulness and efficiency
Usefulness and efficiency
Signup and view all the flashcards
Importance of Language
Importance of Language
Signup and view all the flashcards
Discourse analysis
Discourse analysis
Signup and view all the flashcards
Context
Context
Signup and view all the flashcards
Language Use
Language Use
Signup and view all the flashcards
Power and Ideology
Power and Ideology
Signup and view all the flashcards
Intertextuality
Intertextuality
Signup and view all the flashcards
Media Texts
Media Texts
Signup and view all the flashcards
professional tone
professional tone
Signup and view all the flashcards
PATHOS (Emotional Appeal)
PATHOS (Emotional Appeal)
Signup and view all the flashcards
LOGOS ( logical appeal)
LOGOS ( logical appeal)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Characteristics of Non-Literary Texts
- These texts aim to inform, persuade, or entertain, instead of telling a story or exploring emotions
- They are functional and practical, and appear in journalism, advertising, academics, and legal documents
- Non-literary texts are more technical
Purpose Driven Texts
- Informative texts include news articles, research papers, and manuals
- Persuasive texts include advertisements, political speeches, and opinion pieces
- Explanatory texts include instructional guides, legal texts, and technical reports
Structure and Organization
- Have a well-organized structure for clarity
- Reports may have an introduction, methods, results, & conclusion
- Headings and subheadings break the text into sections
- Logical progression ensures easy comprehension, articles may have an introduction and conclusion
Objective and Fact-Based Approach
- Often use facts, statistics, and evidence, especially in academic, scientific, or journalistic writing
- Strive for a neutral, unbiased tone, even when persuasive, especially in news or technical writing
- Use clear, concise language to avoid confusion
Specialized Language
- Frequently use field-specific terminology
- Some use plain language, while others use more specialized language
Appeal to Logic (Logos)
- Utilize logical reasoning to persuade the reader, including facts, statistics, and expert opinions
- Provide factual backing for arguments or information
External Context and Audience Awareness
- Consider a specific audience, reflecting their needs in language, tone, and style
- Context, like political, commercial, or academic settings, shapes language and tone
Purpose of Communication
- Prompt action or decision-making
- Use a direct or implied call to action to make a purchase or change opinions
Visual Elements
- Use images, graphs, charts, and tables to enhance content
- Bullet points, lists, and bold text emphasize key info
Functionality and Practicality
- Primarily serve a practical purpose, like solving problems or delivering news
- Aim for a clear, practical outcome; explaining a process or informing an audience
Examples of Non-Literary Texts
- News articles offer facts, analysis, and opinions
- Advertisements are designed to sell
- Technical manuals guide users through a process
- Research papers present new findings and data
- Legal documents require precise language
- Speeches aim to persuade or inform
- Instructional guides have step-by-step directions
Importance of Language
- Language use affects communication, persuasion, and goal achievement
- Language is vital in informing, persuading, explaining, and instructing
Understanding Discourse Analysis
- Analyzes communication by considering content, structure, language, and context
- Useful for understanding how texts create meaning and influence audiences
- Analyzes communication features like register, style, tone, and visual elements
- Focuses on how elements work together to produce meaning
Key Concepts in Discourse Analysis
- Considers historical, social, and cultural factors, plus speaker identity and purpose
- Focuses on how language constructs meaning, intentions, and effects
- Language reflects and shapes power dynamics, and influence within society
- Intertextuality shapes how texts are influenced by broader communication
Types of Non-Literary Texts in Discourse Analysis
- Media texts construct narratives, convey ideologies, and reflect values
- Political speeches persuade and justify policies
- Educational texts structure knowledge and authority
- Legal texts shape power structures
- Everyday conversations show patterns and social roles
Applying Discourse Analysis
- Examines how identities are constructed in media
- Analyzes how language reinforces or challenges power
- Examines intentions in language for promises
- Framing highlights stories in the media
- Rhetoric and persuasion is used in political speeches
- Social issues uncover ideologies and biases
Sample Discourse Analysis
- Political speeches aim to persuade voters by appealing to emotions and promising change
- Inclusive language constructs unity
- Framing issues critiques current issues
- Rhetorical devices reinforce the message
- Asserts power and criticizes current administration
- Appeals to national pride to gain votes
- Aims to cultivate a sense of connection with everyday people
Analyzing Power Dynamics and Ideology
- Speakers presents themselves as agents of change from an ineffective government
- Creates a division to reinforce the need for change
Overall Conclusion on Discourse Analysis
- Rhetoric and language constructs a powerful narrative
- Positions themselves as a viable alternative by appealing to emotions
Easy Guide to Discourse Analysis
- Political Speeches: Focus on persuasion techniques
- News Headlines: Focus on word choices and framing
- Advertisements: Focus on emotional appeal and manipulation
Steps To Framing Discourse
Contextualizing Discourse
- Focus on content: News, Ads, Speech
- Focus on presenter: Gov influencer
- Focus on history: culture circumstance
- Focus on the purpose
Framework for Key Discourse Features
- Keyword: Negative, Positive, Neutral
- Tone: Formal, casual, emotional
- Stylistic approach and audience impact
Approach to Framing
- Analyze bias and hidden details
Analyzing Power and Ideology
- Point out who or what is being promoted
Persuasion and Rhetorical Strategies
- Used to influence audiences in non-literary texts, such as advertisements and political speeches
- Ethos: Establishes speaker credibility and trustworthiness
- Pathos: Appeals to emotions
- Logos: Uses logical reasoning and evidence
Building Ethos: Techniques
- Use professional or authoritative tone, with industry-specific terms
- Include citations and endorsements from experts or known figures
- Share personal anecdotes or experiences to connect with the audience
Ethos in Academic Writing and Advertising
- Involves proper style and grammar, using formats like APA or MLA
- Relies on structured theses and ideas, closely linked to logos
Using Pathos
- Uses vivid imagery, personal stories, and emotional language
- Advertisements focusing on strays evoke compassion
Logos (Logical Appeal)
- Uses reasoning, facts, statistics, and clear arguments
- Campaigns citing research to show data and support ideas
Persuasive Rhetorical Strategies
- Beyond ethos, pathos, and logos, texts persuade with repetition
- Rhetorical questions encourage engagement
- Direct addresses create connection
- Alliteration and rhyme make the message catchy
- Calls to action urge immediate steps
Shaping Audience Perception
- Used to direct attention, frame issues, and influence understanding
- Connotation of words can shape perception
- The use of simplicity and clarity assists understanding
Effective Communication
- Persuasion relies on ethos, pathos, and logos to influence audience's perceptions
- Understanding these elements is vital
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
