Communication
Dictionary Definitions
Lead-in questions:
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Do you think that the language used in the media differs in any way from the language used elsewhere? Why?
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Discuss the characteristics of media language. Think of vocabulary, style, grammar, genres, etc.
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What do you think the term “power of language” entails?
Task 1
Write a definition for the terms “media” and “medium”. Indicate the word class (verb, noun, adjective, adverb) they belong to, define them, and give a sentence to illustrate how they may be used. When you have finished, read the dictionary definitions provided for the terms in Document 1.
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Task 2
Look at the list below and put a tick next to the items that you would also include under the term “media”. When you have finished, discuss your choices with your partners.