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Text and Discourse
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Text and Discourse

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Which of the following is NOT a type of transitional word or phrase?

  • And so
  • Causation (correct)
  • Accordingly
  • As a result
  • What does it mean for a text to have connected discourse?

  • The text must have a variety of transitional words
  • The text must have unrelated ideas
  • The text must have unity by combining all ideas to emphasize central idea (correct)
  • The text must have multiple central ideas
  • Which term is used to describe various forms of communication, such as written, verbal, and visual?

  • Discourse (correct)
  • Causation
  • Text
  • Transitional words
  • What is a discourse in writing?

    <p>A formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'text' refer to?

    <p>Written material, especially longer pieces of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transitions and Discourse

    • A transitional word or phrase is a word or phrase that shows the relationship between two ideas.
    • The options that are types of transitional words or phrases are: however, therefore, consequently, thus, and meanwhile.
    • "A phrase" is NOT a type of transitional word or phrase.

    Discourse and Communication

    • Connected discourse refers to a text that has a clear and logical flow of ideas.
    • Discourse includes various forms of communication, such as written, verbal, and visual.

    Text and Discourse

    • In writing, a discourse is a form of communication that conveys a message or idea.
    • The term 'text' refers to any form of writing, including articles, books, and even social media posts.

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    Test your knowledge on the concepts of text and discourse in this quiz. Explore the definitions and characteristics of text, as well as the various forms of communication encompassed by discourse.

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