Understanding A01

• What is Lexis?

  vocabulary
• What is semantics?

  analysis of word meaning and relationships between words.
• What is Grammar?

  rules the govern structure and creation of language.
• What are Pragmatics?

  language used socially that's informed by context.
• What is Phonetics and Phonology?

  study of the sounds of speech.
• What are Prosodic features?

  Aspects of speech such as pitch, rhythm, intonation, and stress.
• What is Graphology?

  visual aspects of text (design and style)
• What is Discourse?

  Discourse refers to written or spoken communication, including conversations, discussions, and debates, that involve the exchange of ideas and information.
• What is Register?

  how you speak depending on audience, purpose or social situation.
• What is Idiolect?

  Individual's unique way of speaking. (vocab, grammar and pronunciation)
• What is Dialect?


  how people speak depending on social or geographical influence.
• What is Sociolect?

  A Sociolect is a variation of a language based on social factors such as class, education, or ethnicity.
• What are methods in A01?

  paying attention to the context of the text
• What should you do when looking at methods?

  analyse genre, audience and purpose
• What structure should you use when talking about methods?

  PEEL
• What do examiners want you to do when making a point using methods?


  signpost
• What is a signpost?


  navigates the reader by using words and phrases in an essay.
• Give an example of signposts?

  Introductions (To begin with...)

  Conclusion (In conclusion...)