AICE Linguistic Terms

Direct speech (dialogue)

• The use of the exact words spoken by a speaker/character, enclosed in quotation marks.

• A summary of what a character said without using their exact words.

• A narrative description of a character's thoughts and feelings.

• A form of writing that includes only the actions of the characters.

first person pronoun

• I

• he

• they

• she

Declarative

• Verb moods that express a statement, also called indicative

• A type of mood that asks a question

• A mood used for giving commands

• A mood that expresses strong emotions

Register

• A type of software used for data management

• A form of language appropriate to a particular situation or context, including its mode, tenor, and function

• A legal document for establishing a business

• A method of teaching that focuses on memorization

Benefits of using Germanic words

• Germanic words are simpler and more concrete, making them easier to understand and more relatable for a general audience.

• Germanic words are often longer and more complex, which can confuse the audience.

• Germanic words are less commonly used in modern language, making them harder to understand.

• Germanic words are primarily used in technical jargon, which limits their relatability.

discursive

• A style in which facts and opinions are put forward and explored in order to develop an argument.

• A method of writing that focuses solely on factual information without personal opinions.

• A narrative style that emphasizes storytelling over factual accuracy.

• A technique used in poetry to create rhythm and meter.

Passive Voice

• The subject performs the action of the verb.

• The subject receives the action of the verb.

• The verb is always in the past tense.

• The sentence is always in the interrogative form.

audience

• The performers in a play or show.

• The receivers of a communication, written or oral.

• The people who create content for media.

• The critics who review artistic works.

context

• The circumstances of the text, such as mode, field, function (purpose), and tenor. Understanding the situation where words are used is essential.

• A brief summary of the main idea of the text.

• The emotional tone conveyed by the author in the text.

• The specific audience that the text is intended for.

Loan words

• Words that are native to a language

• Words acquired from other languages like 'taco' and 'croissant.'

• Words that are no longer in use

• Words that have been translated into another language