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What does discourse analysis aim to uncover?
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?
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?
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?
What is the study of language in its context known as?
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What is discourse defined as?
What is discourse defined as?
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What does discourse analysis seek to reveal?
What does discourse analysis seek to reveal?
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In addition to conversations and discussions, where else does discourse apply?
In addition to conversations and discussions, where else does discourse apply?
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What does discourse encompass beyond individual words and sentences?
What does discourse encompass beyond individual words and sentences?
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What is the main focus of discourse analysis?
What is the main focus of discourse analysis?
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How is discourse defined in terms of its boundaries?
How is discourse defined in terms of its boundaries?
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