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What is discourse?
Extended language use in context (spoken or written).
What is meant by rhetorical devices?
Techniques used to persuade or impact an audience (e.g., repetition, metaphor).
Give one example of a persuasive technique.
Use of emotive language.
What is bias in language?
Language that shows unfair preference or prejudice.
What does context mean in language analysis?
The situation, time, and place in which language is used.
What is register in language?
The level of formality or tone suited to a situation.
Why is audience important in critical language study?
Because language choices change depending on who the text is for.
What is a theme in literature?
The central idea or message in a literary work.
What is symbolism?
When something represents a deeper meaning beyond its literal sense.
What is a narrative voice?
The perspective from which a story is told.
What does imagery mean?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech comparing two things directly.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
What is a critical perspective?
A particular lens or approach used to analyze a text.
