Syntactic Features
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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
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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
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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
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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. |