Understanding Discourse Analysis 10 q MR

What is discourse analysis?

• Discourse analysis is the study of animal behavior.

• Discourse analysis is the study of mathematical equations.

• Discourse analysis is the analysis of written texts only.

• Discourse analysis is the study of language in use.

Explain the difference between spoken and written discourse analysis.

• The difference lies in the medium of language - spoken discourse involves real-time interactions, while written discourse involves analyzing written texts.

• Spoken discourse analysis involves analyzing speeches, while written discourse analysis involves analyzing drawings.

• The difference is that spoken discourse is always formal, while written discourse can be informal.

• Spoken discourse analysis focuses on body language, while written discourse analysis focuses on punctuation.

Discuss the importance of context in discourse analysis.

• Context does not affect language interpretation in discourse analysis

• Discourse analysis can be done without considering context

• Context is important in discourse analysis because it influences how language is used and interpreted, affecting the overall meaning and communication process.

• Context has no impact on discourse analysis

What are the key components of discourse analysis?

• text, context, language, communication, social interaction

• vocabulary, pronunciation, accent

• rhetoric, persuasion, argumentation

• grammar, syntax, semantics

How does discourse analysis help in understanding social interactions?

• By ignoring the cultural background of the speakers

• By focusing on individual words rather than overall context

• By analyzing the structure, patterns, and content of conversations, discourse analysis provides insights into social norms, identities, and relationships within a given community or society.

• By only analyzing non-verbal communication

Explain the concept of discourse markers in discourse analysis.

• Discourse markers are only used in formal conversations.

• Discourse markers are linguistic devices used to connect ideas and guide the flow of conversation or text.

• Discourse markers are punctuation marks used in writing.

• Discourse markers are symbols used to represent emotions.

How can discourse analysis be applied in real-world scenarios?

• By analyzing the font style, color, and size of text

• By counting the number of words in a conversation

• By examining the punctuation used in written communication

• By analyzing the structure, content, and context of communication to uncover underlying meanings and ideologies.

What are the ethical considerations in discourse analysis research?

• Using biased language

• Sharing participants' personal information without consent

• Ethical considerations in discourse analysis research involve obtaining informed consent, ensuring confidentiality, avoiding harm, maintaining objectivity, and acknowledging biases.

• Ignoring potential harm to participants

How do discourse markers contribute to the flow of conversation?

• Discourse markers disrupt the flow of conversation.

• Discourse markers are irrelevant in conversation.

• Discourse markers help connect ideas, signal transitions, and maintain coherence in conversation.

• Discourse markers are used to confuse the listener.

_______ can be defined as the study of language in its contexts of use and above the level of the sentence.