Using words, non-veral utterances or gestures to encourage a speaker to continue and to assure the speaker of the listener's attention.

Relating to anecdotes or stories, often used as an example to make a particular point.

Uncertainty of definition or meaning; the possibility of two or more readings of a word or text.

A word or phrase no longer in current use.

Any paired opposition which involves two concepts which are the reverse of each other, as in darkness and light, sound and silence.

A verb that helps (usually precedes) another verb, e.g. I can go.

Expression so often used that it becomes overfamiliar and predictable, and is hence seen to be unoriginal.

The use of another word or phrase in place of one considered to be rude or inappropriate for the circumstance; i.e. 'fell asleep' for 'died'

An exclamation which is generally transgressive, a curse or swear word.

A structure in which more than one negative is used, e.g.

The ommision of a vowel, consonant or syllable in pronunciation, i.e. 'o'er the bridge'

A change in the structure of the sentence to place emphasis on an opening sentence element.

The placing of two things close together, generally to create a deliberate contrast.

An utterance which does not answer teh previous conversation turn, but seems to start another topic completely, an irrelevance.

Casual language, designed to fill space in a conversation. Has no serious purpose, e.g. comments about the weather.

A word that is spelt with an imitation of how to pronounce it rather than with its traditional spelling. For instance, 'giv' is a phonetic spelling of 'give'.

Group of words which suggest a certain context or mood when used in close proximity.

Word order; the logical arrangement of words in a sentence which can shift meaning.

A device in which a word or phrase represents something else.

Where a speaker takes on some of the idiolectical aspects of another speaker. This could be replicating accent or repeating particular words.

A stalling technique to make an utterance more tentative. Often used to make a statement less direct or to soften in some way. e.g. Could you possibly buy this magazine for me?

Tells you something about the relationship and status of the two characters. Is the speaker excited or rude or trying to re-gain control of the conversation?

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ELL Glossary - Amber

A-Level English Lang & Lit Glossary

Term	Definition
Active Listening	Using words, non-veral utterances or gestures to encourage a speaker to continue and to assure the speaker of the listener's attention.
Anecdotal	Relating to anecdotes or stories, often used as an example to make a particular point.
Ambiguity	Uncertainty of definition or meaning; the possibility of two or more readings of a word or text.
Archaic	A word or phrase no longer in current use.
Binary opposition	Any paired opposition which involves two concepts which are the reverse of each other, as in darkness and light, sound and silence.
Auxillary verbs	A verb that helps (usually precedes) another verb, e.g. I can go.
Cliche	Expression so often used that it becomes overfamiliar and predictable, and is hence seen to be unoriginal.
Euphemism	The use of another word or phrase in place of one considered to be rude or inappropriate for the circumstance; i.e. 'fell asleep' for 'died'
Expletive	An exclamation which is generally transgressive, a curse or swear word.
Double negative	A structure in which more than one negative is used, e.g.
Elision	The ommision of a vowel, consonant or syllable in pronunciation, i.e. 'o'er the bridge'
Foregrounding	A change in the structure of the sentence to place emphasis on an opening sentence element.
Juxtaposition	The placing of two things close together, generally to create a deliberate contrast.
Non-sequitur	An utterance which does not answer teh previous conversation turn, but seems to start another topic completely, an irrelevance.
Phatic	Casual language, designed to fill space in a conversation. Has no serious purpose, e.g. comments about the weather.
Phonetic	A word that is spelt with an imitation of how to pronounce it rather than with its traditional spelling. For instance, 'giv' is a phonetic spelling of 'give'.
Semantic field	Group of words which suggest a certain context or mood when used in close proximity.
Syntax	Word order; the logical arrangement of words in a sentence which can shift meaning.
Utterance	A complete unit of speech.
Symbolism	A device in which a word or phrase represents something else.
Convergence	Where a speaker takes on some of the idiolectical aspects of another speaker. This could be replicating accent or repeating particular words.
Hedge	A stalling technique to make an utterance more tentative. Often used to make a statement less direct or to soften in some way. e.g. Could you possibly buy this magazine for me?
Interruptions	Tells you something about the relationship and status of the two characters. Is the speaker excited or rude or trying to re-gain control of the conversation?

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