Academic Text and Language Quiz
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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?

<p>To make a good impression on the reader and engage them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Summarizing is a longer process, while abstracting is a more concise process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Headings and subheadings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Informality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To summarize the topic and declare the writer's position (B)</p> 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?

<p>Biographical approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Critiquing involves a careful, balanced judgment, while criticizing is a negative evaluation. (B)</p> 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?

<p>Reader response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Narrative structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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