21st Century Modern Language

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    • Acronym
      Formed word from initial letters, e.g., NASA, OMG.
    • Blend
      Mixing words together to make a new one, creating a single word with several meanings.
    • Borrowing
      Process of adopting words or phrases from other languages.
    • Clipping/Abbreviation
      Shortening of a word, e.g., etc.
    • Colloquialism
      Casual, informal way of expressing words that depend on the context.
    • Deixis
      Words like 'this,' 'that,' 'here,' and 'there' that depend on the context in which they are spoken.
    • Double negative
      Two negative words in a sentence that can cancel each other out, e.g., 'I don't want no dessert.'
    • Ellipsis
      Used to show something has been left out or a pause.
    • Emoji
      Little icons used in text to express emotions or ideas.
    • Emoticon
      Like emojis but made with text characters, e.g., :) for a smiley face.
    • Filler
      Words like 'um,' 'uh,' 'like,' and 'you know' used to fill gaps or pauses.
    • Initialism
      Type of abbreviation formed from initial letters, e.g., BBC for British Broadcasting Corporation.
    • Logogram
      When graphic units are associated with words or actions to represent them, e.g., 'x' for a kiss, 'u' for 'you'.
    • Neologism
      Newly coined word or expression not yet accepted into mainstream language.
    • Non-standard grammar
      Grammar or punctuation that is not part of Standard English.
    • Register
      Level of formality in language determined by the context in which it is used.
    • Who are the authors of the study material?
      Baddely & Hitch
    • What is the main topic of the study material?
      Cognitive 401
    • What does the WNM model of short-term memory emphasize?
      It emphasizes temporal aspects of memory
    • What is the main use of the model discussed in the study material?
      To understand the curtail executive directions
    • What does the study material mention about the two slave systems?
      They are part of the short-term memory model
    • What is the role of the phonological loop in the model?
      It processes auditory information
    • What does the study material say about the spatial aspects of memory?
      They are dealt with in the model
    • How does the study material describe the interaction between visual and spatial processing?
      It suggests they are interconnected
    • What does the study material imply about the relationship between memory systems and environmental tracking?
      Memory systems help track our environment
    • What is the significance of the term "auditory information" in the context of the study material?
      It refers to the type of data processed
    • What does the study material suggest about the complexity of memory tasks?
      They can be challenging to perform
    • How does the study material describe the impact of interference on memory performance?
      Interference can reduce memory effectiveness
    • What does the study material mention about the EPISON buffer?
      It is included in the models discussed
    • What does the study material imply about the relationship between visual processing and auditory processing?
      They are both essential for memory tasks
    • How does the study material characterize the role of spatial information in memory?
      It is crucial for understanding our environment
    • What does the study material state about the performance of tasks in memory systems?
      It can be affected by various factors
    • What does the study material suggest about the importance of tracking in memory systems?
      Tracking is vital for effective memory use
    • How does the study material describe the relationship between memory systems and environmental interaction?
      Memory systems facilitate interaction with the environment
    • What does the study material indicate about the role of the HMR in memory processing?
      It plays a supportive role in memory
    • What does the study material imply about the complexity of visual processing tasks?
      They can be more complex than auditory tasks
    • How does the study material characterize the relationship between memory systems and task performance?
      Memory systems influence task performance significantly
    • What does the study material say about the significance of the auditory loop?
      It is crucial for processing auditory information
    • What does the study material suggest about the interaction of different memory systems?
      They interact to enhance memory performance
    • How does the study material describe the impact of environmental factors on memory systems?
      Environmental factors can enhance or hinder memory
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