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What is the primary purpose of the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
- To discuss the differences between literary and academic discourse
- To explain the concept of expressive discourses in literary terms
- To provide instructions on how to pitch a tent and row a crew to a picnic
- To describe the author's excitement about hosting a social gathering (correct)
What is the literary term used to describe the type of discourse in the passage?
What is the literary term used to describe the type of discourse in the passage?
- Expository writing
- Transactional discourse
- Creative nonfiction (correct)
- Academic journal
Based on the information provided, what is the main difference between literary and academic discourse?
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. (correct)
- Literary discourse is typically found in novels and short stories, while academic discourse is typically found in instructional materials and editorial articles.
- Literary discourse focuses on creative expression, while academic discourse is more informative and directive.
- Literary discourse is more formal and structured, while academic discourse is more informal and personal.
What is the significance of Laurie's assurance that the trip will be good for Beth, Laurie's sick and frail sister?
What is the significance of Laurie's assurance that the trip will be good for Beth, Laurie's sick and frail sister?
Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
What is the main difference between literary discourse and transactional discourse, as described in the passage?
What is the main difference between literary discourse and transactional discourse, as described in the passage?
What is the main focus of the text provided?
What is the main focus of the text provided?
How are argumentation and description different?
How are argumentation and description different?
What distinguishes narration from exposition?
What distinguishes narration from exposition?
Which type of discourse is considered the most engaging for you among the four types?
Which type of discourse is considered the most engaging for you among the four types?
What is the importance of literary discourse according to the text?
What is the importance of literary discourse according to the text?
In terms of language and purpose, how can a diary entry be described?
In terms of language and purpose, how can a diary entry be described?
What is the primary purpose of academic discourse?
What is the primary purpose of academic discourse?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic discourse?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic discourse?
What distinguishes academic journals and essays from personal narratives?
What distinguishes academic journals and essays from personal narratives?
Which of the following is an example of literary discourse?
Which of the following is an example of literary discourse?
What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary discourse?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary discourse?
