A complete lesson on Discourse analysis: deconstructing texts and speeches — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Discourse analysis: deconstructing texts and speeches with confidence. Build your Discourse analysis: deconstructing texts and speeches vocabulary with 20 new words and expressions. Practice with audio from native speakers and reinforce with exercises.
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discourse
conversation
ideology
System of beliefs and values
rhetoric
persuasive speech
interpolate
Insert between
paradigm
Model or framework
pragmatic
Realistic and practical
epistemology
Study of knowledge and how we know
dialectical
Using opposing ideas to find truth
juxtapose
Place side by side for contrast
discursive
existing at the same time
contextualize
intended effect of an utterance
taxonomy
replacement with something new
deconstruct
Break down into parts
semiotics
Study of signs and symbols
hegemonic
Dominant or controlling
intertextuality
References between texts
hermeneutics
Interpretation of meaning
polysemic
Having multiple meanings
metadiscourse
Discussion about the discussion itself
performativity
Enacting through behavior