Essays about: "Genre analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 215 essays containing the words Genre analysis.

1. 1. Exploring the Impact of Genre on Syntactic and Lexical Complexity in L2 Written English

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

   Author : Caitlyn Taylor; [2024]
   Keywords : SLA; EFL; lexical complexity; syntactic complexity;

   Abstract : The present study investigates the effect of genre on lexical and syntactic complexity. The corpus used for this study is made up of argumentative and narrative texts from the TRAWL (Tracking Written Learner Language) online corpus. The study analyses texts written by 22 Norwegian EFL learners, 10 in year 8 and 12 in year 9. READ MORE

3. 2. The “Magic Gathering” of Comprehension Devices : A diachronic systemic functional linguistics analysis of MTG game card texts

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Isabella Schiller; [2024]
   Keywords : Systemic Functional Linguistics; Magic: The Gathering; keywords; card text; action; process; mood; transitivity; comprehension;

   Abstract : This study investigates the diachronic shift of revised card texts in the tabletop collectible card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’.  The lexicogrammatical patterns found are compared to theories on comprehension and learning, and to the development of the game. READ MORE

4. 3. Unveiling the Art of Discourse : A Genre Analysis of Ballet Reviews

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

   Author : Annika Höglind; [2024]
   Keywords : Ballet Reviews; Genre; Genre Analysis; Discourse Community; Move Analysis;

   Abstract : This is a genre analysis study in linguistics whose purpose is to identify the structure of a Ballet Review using Swalesian move analysis. Whilst the review genre has been explored in the past (e.g., de Jong, & Burgers, 2018; Nodoushan & Montazeran, 2012; Taboada, 2011) there have been no dedicated studies on Ballet Reviews. READ MORE

5. 4. The Collective Unconscious in Neil Gaiman's Fairy Tales : The Motif of the Triple Goddess through Symbols and the Manifestations of the Anima Archetype

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Yana Chyrko; [2024]
   Keywords : Neil Gaiman; Myth; Fairy Tale; Anima Archetype; Jungian Archetype; Archaic Symbol; Initiation; Collective Unconscious; Triple Goddess; Neil Gaiman; Myt; Saga; Anima Arketyp; Jungiansk Arketyp; Arkaisk Symbol; Initiation; Kollektiva Omedvetna; Tredelade Gudinnan; Symboler;

   Abstract : Many recent studies confirm that the fantasy genre is based on ancient myths. Contemporary authors of fiction create new versions of myths, often using ancient “natural” and cultural symbols. Neil Gaiman is one of these tellers of modern myth. READ MORE

6. 5. EXTREME, SPECTACULAR AND HORRIFIC A qualitative film analysis of affective strategies in extreme horror via Terrifier 2

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Iris Landar Lygren; [2023-12-20]
   Keywords : Horror; film studies; spectatorship; extreme cinema; Terrifier 2; extreme horror;

   Abstract : During the year of 2022 the film Terrifier 2 was shown in theaters all over the western world. This film was not supported by any larger production companies, but was partly crowdfunded. The film combines elements from the 1980s slashers and the Extreme Cinema tradition and contains 2 hours and 18 minutes packed with gore. READ MORE