englang ac essay metalanguage

elision

leaving out a sound in rapid speech

alliteration

repetition of the same sound at the beginning of two or more words that are close together

affixation

forming words by adding affixes to morphemes

abbreviation

a shortened form of a word or a phrase

blending

combining 2 words to make one, with similar meaning

compounding

a word forming process that joins two or more free morphemes together to create a new word with a new meaning

declaratives

a sentence that shares a fact or information

interrogative

a sentence that asks a question

listing

when a speaker sequences words, in a structured order

repetition

repeating a key word or phrase to convey a certain arguement

conjunction

connecting words FANBOYS for and nor but or yet so

adjacency pairs

common exchanges in conversation

turn taking strategies

holding the floor, passing the floor, taking the floor, backchanneling

semantic broadening or narrowing

when a word gains or loses meaning overtime

euphemism

a softer way of say something harsh

dysphemism

a harsher way to say something

threatening positive face

threatens someone’s desire to be liked, accepted or respected by others

threatening negative face

threatening someone’s desire for freedom and independence without pressure from others

taboo

words that a society considers offensive, embarrassing, or inappropriate, to say in polite or public contexts.

teen speak

a non-standard variation of English used primarily by adolescents

jargon

language including terms, used by professions that are difficult for outsiders to understand.

self repair

the words, phrases, or sounds speakers use to correct, clarify, or change what they are saying mid-sentence.

hyperbole

a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point, add humor, or show strong emotion