Observable characteristics of language - how words, sounds, and structures are used to convey meaning. It helps us analyze and understand how a text is written and how it affects readers.
Linguistic Features
Rhyme, rhythm, meter, alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds), assonance (repetition of vowel sounds), onomatopoeia (words that imitate sounds: buzz, clang), often used in poetry to create musicality and mood.
Phonological Feature (Sound)
Prefixes and suffixes (un-happy, child-hood), compounding (rainbow, basketball), root words and affixes that change meaning or function, shows how words are built and how meaning evolves.
Morphological Features (Word Formation)
Word choice (formal vs. informal), figurative language (metaphor, simile, and symbolism), register (academic, conversational, slang), connotation vs. denotation, revealed tone, style, and emotional impact.
Lexical Features (Vocabulary Choice)
Sentence length and complexity, punctuation usage, word order and grammatical patterns, types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory), and controls spacing and clarity emphasizes ideas.
Syntactic Features (Sentence Structure)
Cohesion (linking ideas through transitions, pronouns, and repetition), coherence (overall logical flow), text structure (narrative, informative, and persuasive), and helps the text become understandable and well-connected.
Discourse Features (Organization and Flow)
Implicit meaning and implied messages, use of politeness strategies, speech acts (requesting, commanding, and apologizing), and meaning depends on the situation and social relationships.
Pragmatic Features (Context and Intent)
