Table 2.
Language content (Syntactic–Semantic).
Feature | Description |
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Syntactic Features | |
Syntactic Complexity | Degree of complexity in sentence structures, including the use of subordination and coordination. |
Sentence Length | Average number of words per sentence. |
Clause Density | Number of clauses per sentence. |
Use of Grammatical Constructions | Frequency and variety of specific grammatical forms. |
Part-of-Speech Distribution | Relative frequency of different parts of speech. |
Semantic Features | |
Semantic Coherence | Logical consistency and relevance of ideas within and across sentences. |
Semantic Density | Amount of meaningful content per unit of speech. |
Lexical Diversity | Variety of words used, measured by metrics such as type–token ratio. |
Use of Abstract vs. Concrete Language | Proportion of abstract terms versus concrete terms. |
Referential Clarity | Clarity with which entities are referred to and tracked throughout the discourse. |
Thematic Consistency | Maintenance of a central theme or topic throughout a discourse. |
Propositional Density | Number of propositions or ideas expressed per clause or sentence. |
Use of Figurative Language | Frequency and types of non-literal language used. |
Word Concreteness | Degree to which words refer to tangible, perceptible objects or experiences. |
Sentiment and Emotion | Emotional tone conveyed through word choice. |
Lexical-Semantic Relationships | |
Synonymy | Use of different words with similar meanings. |
Antonymy | Use of opposites to create contrast. |
Hyponymy and Hypernymy | Use of specific terms and their general categories. |
Collocations | Common pairings or groupings of words. |
Semantic Fields | Grouping of related words that belong to the same domain of meaning. |
Discourse Features | |
Narrative Structure | Organization of content into a coherent story with elements such as setting, characters, plot, and resolution. |
Argumentation and Reasoning | Use of logical arguments, evidence, and reasoning to support claims and ideas. |
Topic Introduction and Maintenance | Ability to introduce new topics and maintain focus on them throughout the discourse. |
Conclusion and Summarization | Effective wrapping up of discourse with a summary or conclusion. |