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What is the study of both written and spoken discourse known as?
Discourse Analysis
How do discourse analysts define a text?
A linguistic and sociocultural construct
What does discourse refer to in the context of language use?
Larger units of language such as paragraphs and conversations
What is the result of social practices inherent within the media in general?
A newspaper article
What is anything beyond the sentence that involves language use called in the context of discourse?
A broader range of social practice that includes nonlinguistic instances
This quiz covers the concept of discourse in linguistics, including its relationship to grammar, types of language units, and the study of written and spoken communication. Test your knowledge of discourse and discourse analysis.
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