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Understanding Discourse Analysis

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What does discourse analysis aim to uncover?

Patterns, structures, and underlying meanings in language use (correct)

The historical origins of language

Commonly used words and phrases in communication

The grammatical structure of individual sentences

In addition to individual words and sentences, what does discourse convey meaning through?

Emojis and emoticons

Punctuation marks and capitalization

Social, cultural, and situational factors (correct)

Rhyming schemes and meter

What is discourse not confined to?

Individual words

Spoken interactions

Sentential boundaries (correct)

Written language

What is the study of language in its context known as?

Discourse Signup and view all the answers

What is discourse defined as?

"The way language is used in communication to convey meaning" Signup and view all the answers

What does discourse analysis seek to reveal?

Patterns, structures, and underlying meanings in language use Signup and view all the answers

In addition to conversations and discussions, where else does discourse apply?

Written texts and spoken interactions Signup and view all the answers

What does discourse encompass beyond individual words and sentences?

Social, cultural, and situational factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of discourse analysis?

Uncovering patterns and meanings in language use Signup and view all the answers

How is discourse defined in terms of its boundaries?

"Discourse can not be confined to sentential boundaries" Signup and view all the answers