Swimming Class Experience - Check Your Understanding
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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?

  • Expository writing
  • Transactional discourse
  • Creative nonfiction (correct)
  • Academic journal

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?

<p>It indicates that Laurie is trying to convince Jo to allow Beth to join the trip, despite her fragile condition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

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

What is the main difference between literary discourse and transactional discourse, as described in the passage?

<p>Literary discourse is more subjective and expressive, while transactional discourse is more objective and factual. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text provided?

<p>Discussing different types of literary discourse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are argumentation and description different?

<p>Argumentation aims to persuade, while description aims to inform. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes narration from exposition?

<p>Narration presents events in the order they happened, while exposition explains ideas or concepts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discourse is considered the most engaging for you among the four types?

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

What is the importance of literary discourse according to the text?

<p>It allows for personal expression through storytelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of language and purpose, how can a diary entry be described?

<p>Casual language, meant for storytelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of academic discourse?

<p>To present insights or arguments in a scholarly manner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic discourse?

<p>Frequent use of figures of speech and idiomatic expressions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes academic journals and essays from personal narratives?

<p>The expository or argumentative nature of the writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of literary discourse?

<p>A memoir recounting personal life experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

<p>To present information and explain concepts objectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary discourse?

<p>Use of formal language and third-person point of view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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