RWS FINALS: Textual Evidence and Argumentation

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What is the primary purpose of an author who aims to persuade?

To convince the reader to agree with their point of view (correct)

To educate the reader about a certain topic

To entertain the reader with an engaging storyline

To provide facts about a particular issue

What does the concept of intertextuality describe?

The historical context in which a text was written

The tone and viewpoint of an author

The relationship between the author and the reader

The connection between different texts and their relationships (correct)

What is the term for the attitude or feeling conveyed by an author in a text?

Tone (correct)

Hypertext

Context

Viewpoint

What is the primary purpose of an author who aims to inform?

To educate the reader about a certain topic Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hypertext' refer to?

A nonlinear way of presenting information Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the time period in which a text was written?

Context Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using textual evidence in an argument?

To evaluate the author's argument and arrive at a conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What makes a piece of textual evidence 'good'?

It is unified and relevant to the central point Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of paraphrasing in textual evidence?

To convey the original idea in one's own words Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a counterclaim in an argument?

To enrich the discussion and present a different perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of referencing in textual evidence?

To mention the source and trace the proof Signup and view all the answers

What is a claim based on preference called?

Value claim Signup and view all the answers

RWS FINALS: Textual Evidence and Argumentation

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What is the primary purpose of an author who aims to persuade?

What does the concept of intertextuality describe?

What is the term for the attitude or feeling conveyed by an author in a text?

What is the primary purpose of an author who aims to inform?

What does the term 'hypertext' refer to?

What is the term for the time period in which a text was written?

What is the primary purpose of using textual evidence in an argument?

What makes a piece of textual evidence 'good'?

What is the purpose of paraphrasing in textual evidence?

What is the role of a counterclaim in an argument?

What is the purpose of referencing in textual evidence?

What is a claim based on preference called?

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