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For example, formal grammar is more likely in a job interview than in a casual
setting.
2- According to Medium
Field of Discourse
It refers to the type of activity a speaker is engaged in through language. e.g; If
you are commanding, requesting, giving information, sharing knowledge,
expressing or confessing someone whatsoever is called the activity you are
performing as a speaker. So these activities of the speaker that is done through the
language these include in the field of discourse.
A speaker has a variety of lexical items to use in different fields. Every field has
their own type of lexical items to use. e.g; When you as a person sitting in the
classroom, you undergo 2 subjects to cover ( lingusitics, islamic studies). In
linguistic class all the examples, conversation, & interaction would be based on
that specific linguistic class. And after 1 hour if you are studying islamic studies
then all the lexical items they will shift to that social context, So in that lecture you
cannot add or quote english examples. You use lexical items on the basis of social
context.
1- Spoken
2- Written
* Spoken;-
* Written;-
According to Attitude;-
Speakers’/writers’ attitude towards:
Hearer/reader;
Example (1)
If you are interacting with your siblings & if you are talking to your elder sibling,
the way you talk with your elder would be different from the interaction you have
with your younger sibling.
Example (2)
Topic;
Example;
Purpose;
Your attitude(style) also comprises the use of formal and informal language.