Academic Writing vs Literary Writing

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What is the primary purpose of using formal language in academic writing?

  • To expresses the writer's personal opinions
  • To create an emotional appeal to the reader
  • To persuade the reader to a particular point of view
  • To convey information in an objective manner (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of literary writing?

  • Appeal to emotions through descriptive words (correct)
  • Use of formal language
  • Use of objective tone
  • Structured and organized format

What is the purpose of using in-text citations and a reference section in academic writing?

  • To make the writing more persuasive
  • To distract the reader from the main point
  • To provide evidence for opinions and arguments (correct)
  • To add more words to the writing

Which type of writing is often structured with an introduction, method section, and discussion section?

<p>Research paper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of objective language in academic writing?

<p>The information and arguments presented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should colloquial words and abbreviations be avoided in academic writing?

<p>Because they are not formal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of critical academic writing?

<p>To analyze and evaluate information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for ensuring clarity in academic writing?

<p>Using clear, accurate, and precise language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes balanced academic writing?

<p>Considering all sides of the issue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using hedges in academic writing?

<p>To indicate the strength of an argument (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of research in critical academic writing?

<p>Conducting in-depth research to develop deep understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing factual information in academic writing?

<p>To ensure the reader understands the meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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