10 Questions
What does the word 'mode' in discourse refer to?
The medium of communication, i.e., spoken or written
Which of the following is an example of data using the spoken mode of communication?
Business negotiations
What is an example of data using the written mode of communication?
Leaflets
Which mode of communication involves non-verbal mediums such as drawings and colours?
Nonverbal Modes
What distinguishes the features of written and spoken discourses according to the text?
The linguistic effects on the discourse
What type of data includes texts that use mixtures of spoken, written, and nonverbal modes of communication?
Multimodal data
What represents an example of multimodal data according to the text?
A TV ad with voiceover and visual nonverbal elements
What is the main function of spoken discourse according to Leech, et al. (1982)?
To integrate individuals into a certain group
What is the historical relationship between spoken and written discourse?
Spoken discourse existed before written discourse
What is the importance of nonverbal elements in communication?
They complement spoken and written modes of communication
Test your understanding of discourse mode in Chapter 17. Explore the linguistic effects of written and spoken discourses, and the significance of each medium in communication.
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