18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
To describe the author's excitement about hosting a social gathering
What is the literary term used to describe the type of discourse in the passage?
Creative nonfiction
Based on the information provided, what is the main difference between literary and academic discourse?
Literary discourse is more subjective and expressive, while academic discourse is more objective and factual.
What is the significance of Laurie's assurance that the trip will be good for Beth, Laurie's sick and frail sister?
It indicates that Laurie is trying to convince Jo to allow Beth to join the trip, despite her fragile condition.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
Excited and enthusiastic
What is the main difference between literary discourse and transactional discourse, as described in the passage?
Literary discourse is more subjective and expressive, while transactional discourse is more objective and factual.
What is the main focus of the text provided?
Discussing different types of literary discourse
How are argumentation and description different?
Argumentation aims to persuade, while description aims to inform.
What distinguishes narration from exposition?
Narration presents events in the order they happened, while exposition explains ideas or concepts.
Which type of discourse is considered the most engaging for you among the four types?
Narration
What is the importance of literary discourse according to the text?
It allows for personal expression through storytelling
In terms of language and purpose, how can a diary entry be described?
Casual language, meant for storytelling
What is the primary purpose of academic discourse?
To present insights or arguments in a scholarly manner
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic discourse?
Frequent use of figures of speech and idiomatic expressions
What distinguishes academic journals and essays from personal narratives?
The expository or argumentative nature of the writing
Which of the following is an example of literary discourse?
A memoir recounting personal life experiences
What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
To present information and explain concepts objectively
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary discourse?
Use of formal language and third-person point of view
Test your understanding of a person's experience with learning how to swim, as narrated in a passage. The narrative is told chronologically in a first-person perspective. See how well you can recall details and comprehend the story.
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