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English Speech Analysis Terminology

Fionnghuala Malone English AS/ A Level English 4.4Average rating 4.4 out of 5 (7 ratings) 72 cards 2,490 views

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  1. 1AgendaTopic/subject of conversation
  2. 2Archaisms (Archaic Language)Old fashioned words that are no longer used
  3. 3BackchannellingFeedback offered by one or more listeners to main speaker
  4. 4BacktrackingInterruption of the sequence of an utterance to include information that should have been included earlier
  5. 5BlendBits of words chopped off and then joined to form a new word - chillax
  6. 6BorrowingTaking words from other languages
  7. 7ClippingChopping off parts of a word or expression
  8. 8Colloquial SpeechNatural everyday speech - language spoken as opposed to actually written
  9. 9CompoundingCombining two existing words to form a single word - laptop
  10. 10ContractionsTwo words joined together by omitting a letter or letters and inserting an apostrophe
  11. 11ConvergenceLanguage used by the speaker moves closer to the other speaker- adapted speech
  12. 12DeixisPointing words that directly relate to the situation
  13. 13DialectsLanguage varieties where grammar and vocabulary identify the regional and social background
  14. 14DialogueConversation between two or more people
  15. 15Direct speechSpeech using the speakers original words
  16. 16Indirect speechReports what someone said- he said "..."
  17. 17DiscourseSpoken or written language that is longer than a sentence
  18. 18Discourse markerUtterance which moves the conversation on to another topic
  19. 19DivergenceLanguage used by a person moves away from that used by another
  20. 20Ellipses ...Indicates an unfinished utterance or something that has been omitted
  21. 21EllipsisMissing out a word, often a noun or pronoun
  22. 22EllisionMissing letters off the start of words
    OR
    Running/slurring words/sounds together
  23. 23Embedded DialogueReported conversation contained with an utterance
  24. 24False start (Self-Correction/Repair)Correcting oneself due to either hesitation or thinking time
  25. 25Figuarative languageMakes use of a metaphor or simile to create a particular impression or mood
  26. 26FillersWords that have little expression/meaning. Normally used to 'fill' conversation
  27. 27GenderlectRefers to variety of language which is characteristic of men or women
  28. 28HeadRepetition of the subject at the start of a sentence but in a different form
  29. 29HedgingPadding added to bald statements, often intentionally to soften a request or statement
  30. 30HesitationsIndicated by pauses, repetition, reformulated phrases
  31. 31IdiolectLanguage system acquired by individuals as a result of their personal characteristics, belief, social upbringing
  32. 32IdiomFigure of speech, usually not meant literally
  33. 33Initial position conjunctionConjunctions used at the start of a sentence
  34. 34IntensifiersUsually adverbs or adverbials that intensify meaning and are used to create force and emotion
  35. 35IntonationSound of someones speech- pace, pitch, tone
  36. 36JargonWords/expressions specific to particular subjects often precise and complex
  37. 37Latch-Ons (Overlaps)Indicate that someone is talking over another person's utterance
  38. 38LeixisWords/vocab in language
  39. 39MicropausePause of less than a second - (.)
  40. 40Minimal responseBrief responses such as 'yeah' 'mmm'
  41. 41MitigationSoftened commands, being polite. -Would you mind...?
  42. 42ModifierAdjectives or adverbs qualifying the sense of nouns or verbs respectivley
  43. 43Non standard grammar (English)Wrong verbal tense, double negatives
  44. 44Open QuestionQuestion with many possible responses - What is your favourite colour?
  45. 45Closed QuestionQuestion with set responses - Do you like ham? Yes/No?
  46. 46OverlappingWhen one speaker starts before the previous speaker has finished
  47. 47Paralinguistic FeaturesOral signals - laughs, shrugs, sighs
  48. 48PausesIndicate indecision, uncertainty
  49. 49Phatic TalkMade up of formulaic utterances with stock responses
  50. 50PhonologySound of speech including itonation
  51. 51PragmaticsWay of explaining language use in context
  52. 52Register & ToneDescribe the lexis and formality at work in someones speech or writing
  53. 53Self monitoringDevices used by speakers to involve their audience and to check they are listening
  54. 54InterrogativeA question
  55. 55DeclarativeA statement
  56. 56ImperativeCommand/ Request/warning
  57. 57ExclamationAbrupt/empathic or excited utterance
  58. 58SlangInformal spoken language which is normally group specific
  59. 59SociolectsLanguage varieties that reflect social background
  60. 60Syntaxorder of words in a sentence-
  61. 61Taboo languageLanguage considered forbidden - swearing
  62. 62TagClause tagged on the end of an utterance
  63. 63Tag questionsfamiliar questions normally added to a declarative
  64. 64TailSimilar to tag but doesn't include a verb
  65. 65Three part exchangeUtterances linked in a obvious or clear way usually rallied between two speakers
  66. 66Timed pausePause always timed in seconds (1) (0.5)
  67. 67Topic loopUtterance which returns the conversation to a earlier topic
  68. 68Topic shiftFocus of a communication moving from one topic to another
  69. 69TranscriptionPrinted version of a conversation
  70. 70UtterancesComplete unit of talk, bounded by the speakers silence
  71. 71Vague languageImprecise or wooly
  72. 72VerboseWhen someone uses more words than needed

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AS/ A Level English Flashcards on English Speech Analysis Terminology, created by Fionnghuala Malone on 21/04/2014.
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