discourse analysis

What is the primary focus of discourse analysis?

• The study of individual words in a language.

• The structure and content of spoken or written communication.

• The history of linguistic theories in a specific language.

• The effects of language on psychological development.

Which of the following best describes 'adjacency pairs' in discourse analysis?

• Two speakers exchanging unrelated comments.

• Pairs of utterances where the first part predicts a response from the second part.

• A group of individuals sharing the same opinion in a discussion.

• A method for analyzing statistical data in conversations.

In discourse analysis, what does 'turn-taking' refer to?

• The process of one speaker continuously dominating the conversation.

• The rules that govern when participants speak during a conversation.

• The physical space between speakers in a dialogue.

• The non-verbal cues that accompany verbal communication.

What role does 'context' play in discourse analysis?

• Context is irrelevant to the analysis of language.

• Context helps to determine the meaning and interpretation of utterances.

• Context only pertains to the historical background of language use.

• Context is solely focused on the grammatical structure of sentences.

Which of the following theories is commonly associated with critical discourse analysis (CDA)?

• The role of perception in individual language choice.

• The influence of social power dynamics on language use.

• The development of phonetics in modern languages.

• The impact of syntax on sentence construction.