Organizing the message - The textual metafunction – Theme

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What is the function of lexical and grammatical repetition in text organization?

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To ensure consistency and help the audience understand connections.

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In the sentence 'As the universe expands, the temperature of radiation decreases.', what is the subject of the entire clause combination?

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The temperature of radiation.

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In a combination of clauses, what determines the overall subject of the sentence?

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It is always the subject of the main clause.

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Fill in the blank: … is the …, not the …, that expresses the process in transitivity.

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Subject/ Predicator/ Finite.

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Which elements signal how the fitting-in is going to work, not what is going to be fitted in?

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The textual and interpersonal elements.

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Define 'Theme' in the context of textual metafunction.

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Theme refers to the element of the clause that serves as the starting point for the message, indicating what the clause is about.

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What is the difference between 'Theme' and 'Rheme'?

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Theme is the part of the sentence that provides the context, while Rheme is the part that provides the new information.

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Explain the role of 'Subject' in a sentence.

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The Subject is the main focus of the sentence, typically performing the action of the verb.

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What is 'Transitivity' in linguistics?

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Transitivity refers to the relationship between the verb and the noun phrases in a sentence, indicating how many objects a verb can take.

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What is the significance of 'Finite' in a clause?

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Finite indicates the tense and mood of the verb, anchoring the action in time.