Y10 English Language

Terms and definitions learnt for the english language semester.

characteristics of a language

discreteness, sounds of symbols, grammar, productivity, displacement

discreteness

a set of individual units that can be combined to make a meaning

grammar

the rules that allow the combination of units to make meaning

productivity

the ability to use language to create new messages

displacement

the ability to discuss events and concepts beyond the immediate and real

context

refers to the external factors to the text

text

may relate to a written document

types of context

structural and cultural

structural context

based on the field (subject), mode (format), setting (location/environment), text type

cultural context

based on attitudes, values, beliefs