reading and writing quiz #5

Modeling of a Text's Meaning

• Modeling of a text's meaning involves creating a new text that conveys the same meaning as the original text.
• This process involves making connections between languages, images, characters, themes, or subjects based on their similarities in language, genre, or discourse.

Nonlinear Representation of Information

• Nonlinear representation of information is a way of showing information that connects topics on a screen to related information, graphics, videos, and music.
• This approach allows for a more dynamic and interactive presentation of information.

Assertions

• Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else.
• Assertions can be proven objectively through direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or results of research.

Types of Assertions

• Based on facts: assertions that are based on verifiable facts, but may be difficult to objectively verify due to the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
• Based on choice: assertions that are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.

Counterclaims

• Counterclaims are claims made to rebut a previous claim.
• They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument, challenging the original claim.

Evidence

• Evidence is defined as the details given by the author to support their claims.
• Evidence can include facts and statistics, opinions from experts, or personal anecdotes.

Writing Attitudes and Feelings

• Writing attitudes and feelings refer to the tone and emotions conveyed in a piece of writing.
• The attitudes and feelings should reflect the writer's purpose, topic, audience, and themselves.