A look at WH-questions in direct and cross-examinations: Authentic vs. TV courtroom language
ABSTRACT Using a corpus-based register approach, this study explores language use of authentic and TV courtroom discourse through the lens of WH-questions, with a focus on direct and cross-examinations. Results show that in addition to differences as a result of these two discourse settings (i.e., authentic and TV courtroom), WH-questions accomplish different goals across the registers of direct and cross-examinations. For example, WH-questions are avoided in authentic cross-examinations, while in TV courtroom discourse WH-questions are used to engage viewers. Results explore how the different communicative purposes of authentic and TV courtroom settings impact the use of WH-questions in direct and cross-examinations.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo - PUC-SP
2020
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-44502020000300408 |
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