Language frameworks
Apply lexical, grammatical, phonological, pragmatic and discourse frameworks to analyse texts
What you'll learn
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Language frameworks are the building blocks writers use to shape meaning — like choosing formal words for a job application or informal slang for a text to a mate. 📚
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Which of these is an example of a language framework choice?
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Let's analyse this sentence together: 'The government must urgently address this crisis.'
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Now you try — drag the words to build a sentence that uses a formal tone about climate change. 🌍
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Which language framework is about the choice of individual words (e.g. 'child' vs 'kid')?
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Now compare two versions of the same message:
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In Version B above, which word shows the formal tone most clearly?
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