Discourse Analysis (S2)
Topic outline
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Quiz
Read the following sentences and identify the substitution used and its type
1. I offered him a book, but he said that he did not want one.
2. You need a lift? If so wait for me, if not I will see you there.
3. She chose the roast duck, and I chose the same
4. Did Mary take that letter? She might have done.
5. Where is my purse? I cannot find it.
6. A: Have you called the doctor?
B: I haven’t done it yet, but I will do it.
A: Though actually, I think you should do it
7. A: Are they still arguing in there?
B: No, it just seems so.
8. The polar bear is unaware * of cold that cuts me through
For why? He has a coat of hair * I wish I had one too.
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Consider the following sentences and identify substitution and ellipsis that exist. Mention the type of each.
1. A: Does Agatha sing in the bath?
B1: No
B2: No, but I do
B3: Yes, she does
2. A: Has Barbara left?
B: She did so
3. A: Who killed the cat?
B: I did not
4. A: do you want the blanckets?
B: Yes, I will take one.
5. I painted one wall and Jim painted the other.
6. A: Have you been swimming?
B: Yes I have.
7. She will go but I won’t.
8. Who wants to go shopping? You?
9. Would you like to hear another verse? I know twelve (verses).
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Analyze and identify different types of reiteration in the following text.
Sue is in the race, everyone believes that she will win the race this time. The competition started at six o’clock but from the moment it began everyone was ready to watch her
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Extract all the cohesive devices which exist in the following discourse.
Today our nation joins with you in grief. We mourn with you. We share your hope against hope that some may still survive. We thank all those who have worked so heroically to save lives and to solve this crime -- those here in Oklahoma and those who are all across this great land, and many who left their own lives to come here to work hand in hand with you. We pledge to do all we can to help you heal the injured, to rebuild this city, and to bring to justice those who did this evil. This terrible sin took the lives of our American family, innocent children in that building, only because their parents were trying to be good parents as well as good workers; citizens in the building going about their daily business; and many there who served the rest of us
PS. the deadline to send your work is Tuesday 15th April 23:55 to my email manel.triki@univ-biskra.dz (any email after that time will not be taken into consideration)
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