Mastering the Art of Discourse
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Which term is used to describe the different types of speaking and writing discussed in this module?

  • Modes of Communication
  • Modes of Discourse (correct)
  • Modes of Writing
  • Modes of Speaking

What are the four types of discourse mentioned in the text?

  • Explanation, Narration, Exposition, Argumentation
  • Description, Explanation, Exposition, Argumentation
  • Explanation, Description, Narration, Argumentation
  • Description, Narration, Exposition, Argumentation (correct)

What does the term 'exposition' mean?

  • To inform (correct)
  • To criticize
  • To persuade
  • To entertain

What is a characteristic of expository writing?

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

What is not a characteristic of expository writing?

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

What does the prefix 'Ex-' in 'exposition' mean?

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

What does the root of the word 'exposition' mean?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of expository writing?

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

What is not a characteristic of expository writing?

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

Which term is used to describe the purpose of expository writing?

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

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