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What is the primary purpose of academic text?

To inform and educate the reader on a specific topic (correct)

To describe the author's personal experiences

To persuade the reader to take a certain action

To entertain the reader

What is the main function of the linguistic register in academic text?

To provide a personal touch and connect with the reader

To create a sense of formality and authority (correct)

To simplify the language and make it more accessible

To make the text more entertaining and engaging

Which of the following is NOT a common type of academic text mentioned in the passage?

Reaction paper

Narrative essay (correct)

Position paper

Concept paper

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in an academic text?

To make a good impression on the reader and engage them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between summarizing and abstracting in academic text?

Summarizing is a longer process, while abstracting is a more concise process Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the LEAST important element in the structure of an academic text?

Headings and subheadings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic writing?

Informality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?

To summarize the topic and declare the writer's position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following critical approaches focuses on the connection between a literary work and the author's personal experiences?

Biographical approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a 'critique' and 'criticizing' something?

Critiquing involves a careful, balanced judgment, while criticizing is a negative evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

Which critical approach examines how an individual reader's personal experiences and perspectives influence their interpretation of a literary work?

Reader response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a common text structure used in academic writing?

Narrative structure Signup and view all the answers