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. 2024 Aug 23;13(17):4997. doi: 10.3390/jcm13174997

Table 2.

Language content (Syntactic–Semantic).

Feature Description
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.