Essays about: "speech functions"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 52 essays containing the words speech functions.

  1. 41. The Formal and Functional Features of "Innit": A Study on its Use in Online Forums

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Alice Westlund; [2013-06-28]
    Keywords : innit; tag questions; follow-ups; functions; formal features; sociolinguistics; covert prestige; linguistics; English;

    Abstract : This essay studies the use of "innit" as at Tag Question and a follow-up in four online forums. The aim of the study is to examine how and why "innit" is used, i.e. its formal and functional features. READ MORE

  3. 42. Lexical-semantic production and executive functions in bilingual (German-English) children

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

    Author : Emma Niles; [2013]
    Keywords : bilingualism; lexical-semantic production; executive functions; picture-naming; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : When testing bilingual children, as a speech and language therapist, one often encounter problems. A field which is especially challenging to test is lexical-semantic production. READ MORE

  4. 43. Gender-Related Features in the Use of the Hedge "You Know" - A Case Study of Conversations on the Radio Station, London’s Biggest Conversation 97.3FM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Takae Dubar; [2012-06-30]
    Keywords : gender-related features; hedges; Lakoff; functions; context; formal; informal; category; speech; conversations; women; men; speaker; addressee;

    Abstract : Aims: To examine gender-related features in conversations with the focus on the use of the hedge you know and compare the findings with previous studies. Method: A quantitative study of the use of you know in conversations on the radio station. Material: The phone-in radio station London’s Biggest Conversation 97. READ MORE

  5. 44. The Complexity of Aisatsu

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Japanska

    Author : Zanne Persson; [2012]
    Keywords : Japanese; Sociolinguistics; Aisatsu; Pragmatics; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to provide a broader, more multifaceted picture of aisatsu. It is common when discussing aisatsu to only look at its immediate functions thus overlooking a lot of qualities that it has. In the present thesis, background material regarding aisatsu, public speaking and the speech genre “wedding speeches” is provided. READ MORE

  6. 45. Language, Irony, and Resistance - Internet spoofing in China today

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kinesiska

    Author : Miriam Tardell; [2012]
    Keywords : Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This essay investigates the background as well as the present and potential functions of egao, Chinese Internet spoofing. It focuses on the forms egao assumes in writing and analyzes how its practice of playing with and inventing words influences the Chinese society. READ MORE