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What does Halliday and Lamb suggest about the sense of choice in linguistic selections?
What does Halliday and Lamb suggest about the sense of choice in linguistic selections?
- It implies the speaker always intends to make a choice.
- It requires both unconscious and conscious decisions. (correct)
- It indicates a desire to influence others.
- It always involves conscious awareness.
In the example of congratulating a friend versus a colleague, what aspect primarily changes?
In the example of congratulating a friend versus a colleague, what aspect primarily changes?
- The emotional response conveyed
- The use of visual aids
- The content of the message
- The degree of formality in language (correct)
How can unconscious linguistic choices be transformed, according to the content?
How can unconscious linguistic choices be transformed, according to the content?
- Via education and heightened awareness. (correct)
- By practicing in formal environments.
- Through natural talent in language skills.
- Through collaboration with skilled communicators.
What key difference is noted between the headlines 'BLACK MAN KILLED BY COP' and 'MAN FOUND DEAD'?
What key difference is noted between the headlines 'BLACK MAN KILLED BY COP' and 'MAN FOUND DEAD'?
Which statement about a speaker's role in discourse is emphasized by Asp and Matthiessen?
Which statement about a speaker's role in discourse is emphasized by Asp and Matthiessen?
What do Matthiessen et al. define choice as?
What do Matthiessen et al. define choice as?
According to Moore and Tuckwell, choices made in language are characterized by what?
According to Moore and Tuckwell, choices made in language are characterized by what?
What does Bache suggest is essential for how choice should be made?
What does Bache suggest is essential for how choice should be made?
Which orientation focuses on cognitive processes within the individual?
Which orientation focuses on cognitive processes within the individual?
Which aspect do systemic networks in Neurolinguistics address?
Which aspect do systemic networks in Neurolinguistics address?
What is one of the influences on choices in the context of language?
What is one of the influences on choices in the context of language?
Freddi's perspective suggests choice from which point of view?
Freddi's perspective suggests choice from which point of view?
Are linguistic choices primarily conscious or unconscious according to the discussion?
Are linguistic choices primarily conscious or unconscious according to the discussion?
What is the primary tenet of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)?
What is the primary tenet of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)?
According to Halliday, what does a system represent?
According to Halliday, what does a system represent?
What is the definition of 'choice' in the context of SFL?
What is the definition of 'choice' in the context of SFL?
How are systems and structures differentiated in SFL?
How are systems and structures differentiated in SFL?
In what way does choice relate to language use?
In what way does choice relate to language use?
Which statement is not an example of type of choice described in SFL?
Which statement is not an example of type of choice described in SFL?
What is the function of paradigmatic relations in a system?
What is the function of paradigmatic relations in a system?
Which example best illustrates the concept of 'voice' in terms of choice?
Which example best illustrates the concept of 'voice' in terms of choice?
Study Notes
Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)
- SFL views language as a system of choices
- Language connects social context to function
- SFL emphasizes that language is a social semiotic
System and Choice
- System: a set of possibilities
- Choice: a selection from a system
Choice in SFL
- Choice is a key concept in SFL
- Choice is a process of making selections within a system
- Choice is motivated: selections are intentional and serve a communicative purpose
Types of Choices
- Choices can be made at different levels:
- Lexicogrammatical: sentence structure, word choices
- Semantic: meaning, conceptualization
- Phonological: intonation, stress
- Graphological: punctuation, capitalization
Choice and Cognition
- SFL distinguishes between two orientations:
- Intra-organism orientation: focuses on individual cognitive processes
- Inter-organism orientation: focuses on interaction and social communication
- Choice connects meaning to utterance production
- Choice is influenced by social factors and individual processing
Choice and Social Context
- The social context influences linguistic choices
- Different situations require varying degrees of formality and appropriate language.
- Example: Talking to a friend versus a colleague
Unconscious vs. Conscious Choices
- Many linguistic choices are unconscious
- Education and awareness can increase conscious control over linguistic choices
- Skilled communicators are aware of the choices they make and their effects
Choice in Text Analysis
- Analyzing choices in text helps to understand the communicative goals of the author
- Text analysis involves identifying choices made at different linguistic levels
References
- Halliday, M.A.K.(1978).Language as social semiotic.
- Lise Fontaine, (2013), Choice in contemporary systemic functional theory
- Lise Fontaine, 2003, Analysing English Grammar: A Systemic Functional Introduction
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Explore the key concepts of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), focusing on how language operates as a system of choices. This quiz delves into the types of choices that can be made at various levels, as well as the connection between choice, meaning, and social context.
