Lexis- Word of choice. meaning at word and phrase level.
Semantics- Meanings of words.
Grammar- How language is built i.e the structure and rules which underpin how we form sentences.
Phonology- How we organise the sounds of our language to produce the certain effects including rhythm, intonation, stress, pauses etc.
Pragmatics-How we know what language means when it is used in specific context, sometimes described as 'reading' between the lines.
Discourse- How long stretches of text are organised (cohesion- how it holds together e.g discourse markers) The way text create identities for particular individuals, groups or institutions e.g the discourse of law, politics and the media.
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