ACRONYMS
IPA
International Phonetic Alphabet
The study of word formation and structure
Morphology
The variety or style we use depending on who we are speaking to
Register
What is included in an AC introduction?
Context, register, audience, purpose.
What is Ms Myers favourite football team?
St Kilda
VPIST
Volume, Pitch, Intonation, Stress, Tempo
Prosodic Features
The smallest unit of meaning in a word
Morpheme
The person or group intended to receive a text
Audience
The reason a text exists, e.g., persuade, entertain, inform
Purpose
How much can Ms Myers bench press?
extra points for reps
75 kilograms x 6 reps
Rhetoric devices
Bonus points if all are listed correctly.
The contextual element referring to the relationship and power dynamics between participants
Tenor
The function that builds and maintains social relationships
Phatic
Words that relate to emotion, judgement or opinion
Evaluative Language
What other subject is Ms Myers qualified to teach?
Drama
PREP MC
Phatic, Referential, Emotive, Poetic, Metalinguistic, Conative
Functions of language
A unique phonological feature where ending sounds are smoothed, like “goin’ ” instead of “going”
Elision
The element of context referring to what topic or subject matter is being discussed
Field
What does AC stand for?
Analytical Commentary
What is Ms Myers star sign?
Pisces
FiLMSeTT
Field, Language Mode, Setting, Text Type, Tenor
These vocal features add meaning beyond the words spoken
Prosodic Features
What is Gret Gret's favourite phrase?
How dare you?!
What is vibes?
What month does Ms Myers get married?