AS 91924 · 5 credits · Internal
Verbal language use
Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
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This standard asks you to show you understand how the situation someone is in (like who they're talking to, why, where, and when) changes the way they use words and language. You'll analyse a piece of spoken or written text and explain what features of the language are typical for that particular context, and why those features make sense for that situation.
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- ·Describe the context clearly (time, place, purpose, and audience)
- ·Identify and describe specific characteristics of the language used in that context (like word choice, tone, or formality)
- ·Show how those language characteristics are typical or expected for that particular situation
- ·Support your points with specific, relevant examples from the text
- ·Explain the connection between the context and why people use language that way in that situation
You describe the context, identify language characteristics that fit it, and support your points with specific examples from the text.
You explain how and why the language features are influenced by the context, showing clear connections between the situation and the language choices made.