Linear and Non-linear Text Quiz
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What characterizes a linear text?

  • It requires reading from beginning to end. (correct)
  • It includes visuals and graphs.
  • It can be read out of order.
  • It focuses on skimming for specific information.

    • Which of the following is NOT an example of non-linear text?

  • A table of data
  • A novel (correct)
  • A histogram
  • A pie chart

    • How do readers generally interpret non-linear texts?

  • Through a variety of paths and perspectives. (correct)
  • By exclusively focusing on the visual aspects.
  • In a specific sequence from start to finish.
  • By memorizing the content without analysis.

    • What is a key feature of skimming as a reading technique?

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    Which of the following best describes a subjective statement?

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    Multimodal texts incorporate which of the following elements?

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    What is a distinguishing feature of live multimodal texts?

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    Which of the following is a primary quality of objective statements?

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    What is the purpose of categorizing movies into genres?

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    Which of the following words signals a contrast between two subjects?

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    What is an example of a digital medium?

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    What graphic organizer is best suited for comparing and contrasting ideas?

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    Which of the following best defines 'genre'?

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    What type of message is characterized by providing good news and encouragement?

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    What type of show is primarily designed to inform the public about current events?

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

    Which approach delivers a negative message in a straightforward manner?

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    Which genre is likely to contain themes of emotional conflict and dramatic tension?

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    What is the function of a buffer in a negative message?

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    What type of presentation uses a combination of text and images, typically on paper?

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    Which of the following best describes a negative message?

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    Which genre is intended specifically for children and often has an educational component?

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    What kind of vocabulary is used to indicate similarities between ideas?

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

    What is NOT a characteristic of multimodal texts?

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    Which type of show typically includes elements like music, dance, and games?

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    Flashcards

    Digital Media

    Media created and presented digitally, can be static or interactive.

    Film

    A series of moving images.

    Animation

    Figures that appear to be moving.

    Infographic

    A combination of images, charts, and data to present quick and clear information.

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    Genre

    A way to categorize films and TV programs by content or audience.

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    News Genre

    Shows that inform about current events.

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    Drama Genre

    Shows that are emotional and often have sad parts, but not always.

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    Comedy Genre

    Shows that entertain through jokes and pranks.

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    Comparison Words

    Words that signal similarities between two things.

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    Contrast words

    Words that signal differences between two things.

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    Venn Diagram

    A graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to compare and contrast.

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    T-chart

    A graphic organizer for comparing and contrasting two items.

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    Positive Message

    A message that offers good news, acceptance, encouragement, or congratulations.

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    Negative Message

    A message that conveys rejection or discouragement.

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    Indirect Approach

    Delivering bad news with a positive statement first.

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    Direct Approach

    Delivering the bad news straight away.

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    Linear Text

    Traditional text read from beginning to end, following a set order of words and sentences.

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    Non-Linear Text

    Text that can be read in different paths and doesn't follow a strict order. Includes visuals like graphs or tables.

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    Skimming

    Reading technique used for non-linear texts. It focuses on finding main ideas quickly without reading everything in detail.

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    Opinion

    A personal belief or feeling that cannot be proven true.

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    Opinion Signal Words

    Words that indicate a personal belief or feeling in a text, often found at the beginning of sentences.

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    Multimodal Text

    Communication that uses various forms of expression, like written language, images, sound, and gestures.

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    Live Multimodal Text

    Multimodal texts presented in real-time, like dance performances or public speeches.

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    Study Notes

    Linear and Non-linear Text

    • Linear text is read from beginning to end
    • Also called linear reading
    • Most common type of reading
    • Readers understand by following grammatical and syntactic arrangements of the words
    • Examples include textbooks, newspapers, journals, magazines, novels
    • Non-linear text is not sequential
    • Readers understand the text in many ways
    • Can include visuals and graphs
    • A reading technique where you look for main ideas is utilized
    • Does not follow a particular sequence
    • Examples include pie charts, tables, graphs, histograms
    • A useful feature allows one to eliminate lengthy stories
    • Takes the most important information visually.

    Concept Mapping: Pre-reading Texts

    • Story Pyramid: organizing key details from a text
    • Has 8 lines that represents different aspects of the story, including the plot.
    • Pre-reading the texts using organizing techniques aids comprehension

    Sharing Information Using Opinion – Marking Signals

    • Fact: objective, verifiable, states reality, logically constructed
    • Includes accurate information that can be proven true
    • Opinion: subjective, unverifiable, personal ideas, interprets reality
    • Something that somebody thinks or feels
    • Subjective and relative
    • Opinion-marking signals are words or phrases that indicate feelings
    • Help identify opinion statements
    • Usually found mostly at the beginning of sentences

    Introductory Words and Phrases

    • I think
    • I believe
    • Based on what I know
    • I am convinced
    • From my point of view
    • In my opinion
    • I am confident
    • Speaking for myself
    • My favorite
    • I strongly believe
    • Opinions can also include biased words

    Multimodal Texts

    • Refers to communication using multiple modes such as written language, images, sound and gestures
    • 3 types:
      • Live: presented in real time (e.g., dance, oral presentation)
      • Digital: created and presented digitally (e.g., film, animation, slideshow, e-story, digital story)
      • Paper-based: presented on paper, often combining text with images (e.g., infographics, graphic text, posters, comics, pictures).
    • Multimodal text is a valuable tool for communication, learning and inclusion.

    Different Viewing Genres

    • Genre is a way of categorizing films, TV programs and music
    • Popular music is categorized based on content or specific audience.
    • Types of genres:
      • News: updates on world, country, or community events
      • Animated: cartoons on TV with themes for different age groups
      • Drama: highly emotional stories, some with sad endings
      • Variety Show: includes games, songs, and dance performances
      • Horror: intended to scare with supernatural beings
      • Comedy: intended to entertain with jokes and pranks
      • Educational: intended for education of children, teenagers or adults
      • Fantasy: uses unreal characters and plots, including magic and supernatural elements
      • Children: shows for children, often educational

    Compare and Contrast Convictions

    • Comparison words show similarity
      • Also, equally, like, same way, just as, alike, in like manner
    • Contrast words show difference
      • But, however, in contrast, variation, yet, differ, conversely, difference still, on the contrary, on the other hand

    Positive and Negative Messages

    • Positive message: communication with good news, encouragement, or congratulations.
    • Negative message: communication with rejections, discouragements or criticism.
    • Indirect approach: delivering a negative message with a positive buffer statement.
    • Direct approach: straightforward negative statement.

    Buffer

    • A sentence used to cushion bad news
    • Example: "We are genuinely sorry for the inconvenience, but we have to transfer you to another bus."

    Ways to Transform Negative Messages to Positive Ones

    • Word choice: Using positive language
    • Emphasis: Focus on the positive aspect rather than negative ones Minimizing negative language

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    Test your understanding of linear and non-linear text structures in reading. This quiz covers the characteristics and examples of both types of texts, as well as techniques like concept mapping and opinion-marking signals. Gain insights into effective reading and comprehension strategies.

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