Text Linguistics

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    What is cohesion?

    Linguistic devices signaling text coherence.

    What is coherence?

    A mental phenomenon perceived by the reader.

    How are cohesion and coherence related?

    Effective cohesion typically leads to perceived coherence.

    What is reference in grammar?

    Indicates if something is new or previously mentioned.

    What is ellipsis?

    Avoids full repetition of clauses or elements.

    What are the two main types of grammatical repetition?

    Reference and ellipsis.

    What distinguishes exophoric reference?

    Links language to the external context.

    What is anaphoric reference?

    Refers back to previously mentioned meanings.

    What is cataphoric reference?

    Indicates meaning will be specified later.

    What are demonstratives in cohesive reference?

    Words like 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those'.

    What role do comparative references play?

    Imply existence of another entity for comparison.

    How does ellipsis function in conversation?

    Requires recall of previous wording for clarity.

    What is cohesive ellipsis?

    Common in answers that presuppose prior statements.

    What is substitution in ellipsis?

    Uses a token to replace missing wording.

    What is the difference between external and internal time in conjunction?

    External relates to chronological events; internal relates to text sequencing.

    What is external addition in conjunction?

    Links two separate events in a sequence.

    What is internal addition in conjunction?

    Adds a further point to an argument.

    What is external cause in conjunction?

    First event leads to the second event.

    What is internal consequence in conjunction?

    Conclusion drawn from a line of argument.

    How does cohesion affect register in a school textbook?

    Relies on lexical repetition, limiting cohesive use.

    What characterizes a scientific article's cohesion?

    Lexical repetition plays a significant role.

    What are grammatical cohesive devices?

    They support lexical repetition in text.

    How do internal conjunctive signals function?

    They organize the argument structure.

    What characterizes casual conversation?

    It often includes ellipsis and personal references.

    What is a common feature of vague personal references?

    The referent is often unclear.

    How do conjunctive signals differ in casual conversation?

    They include informal connectors like 'But' and 'So'.

    What does lexical repetition achieve?

    It enhances coherence in communication.

    Why is ellipsis used in conversation?

    To streamline communication and avoid redundancy.

    What distinguishes formal from informal cohesion patterns?

    Register affects the choice of cohesive devices.