ARMAN MERLIN DE GUZMAN BSED ENG 3B

ASPECT PROSE

Language Features Conversational tone of language (prosaic),

abbreviations, informal language, internet slang,
emoticons and emojis, fragmented sentences, non-
standard punctuation, intermixing of languages

Narrative Voice First-person direct address

Lexical Choices Internet jargon, slang and colloquialism, hybrid

language, direct conversational language

Grammar and Syntax Sentence fragments, non-standard punctuation

usage, slang syntactic patterns, use of emojis and
emoticons

Tone and Mood Conversational tone, interactive, intimate,

emotive, playful, natural emotion expressed in
conversations, relatable, light-hearted, empathetic
Characterization Character development through texting habits,
texting style, textual interactions, texts’ tone and
voice

Narrative Structure Non-linear plot structure, epistolary format

Themes and Motifs Themes and motifs include redemption and

forgiveness, guilt and innocence, and healing and
reconciliation
Intertextuality References to other contemporary literary works
such as ‘My Seven Brothers Hate Me”

Rhetorical Devices Use of rhetorical devices and language elements

such as text structure (like using text message
threads, chat logs, social media posts, or emails),
emojis and emoticons, colloquial terms, text
formatting, multimedia integration, and figures
such as irony and humor
Setting and Context Online (instagram, and tweeter)