Text and Discourse

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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

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Words or phrases that show the connection between ideas in a text.

A text that is unified and flows smoothly, with all ideas working together to support a central idea.

All forms of communication, including written, verbal, and visual.

A formal and often lengthy discussion or argument about a specific topic.

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Written material, especially longer pieces of writing.

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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.

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.

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.