16 Questions
What is discourse?
An extended talk or discussion
Which of the following refers to the connection of ideas and sentences between paragraphs?
Coherence and cohesion
What is morphology?
The study of words
Which type of morpheme can function independently as a word?
Free morpheme
What do inflectional morphemes modify?
The grammatical class of words
In the context of a well-written text, what does 'appropriate language use' refer to?
The acceptable style of language for a particular form of text
What is the best way to define 'nostalgia' based on the text?
Longing or fond thinking about past conditions
Based on the text, what does an 'inference clue' help a reader do?
Make educated guesses about word meanings
What does 'culinary' refer to in the text?
Food preparation
In what context would a person most likely say, 'I was bored every minute'?
During a dull evening with uninteresting conversation
How does the text describe someone who feels nostalgic?
Fondly reminiscing about past experiences and conditions
What type of context clue is exemplified in the sentence: 'He was euphoric upon knowing his son’s victory'?
Synonyms (Restatement Clues)
Which type of context clue is illustrated in the sentence: 'Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he feels so cold'?
Antonyms (Contrast Clues)
What type of context clue is present in the sentence: 'Projectiles include items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket'?
Examples (Example Clues)
Which context clue type is utilized in the sentence: 'The prisoner felt wrath – a feeling of intense anger'?
Definition (Description Clues)
In what context clue type does the reader rely on prior knowledge or experience to understand a word's meaning?
Experience Clue
Study Notes
Discourse and Text
- Discourse refers to an utterance, talk, speech, or discussion, and is an extended expression of thoughts or ideas.
- Text is a large unit of written language, where a group of ideas are put together to make a point or central idea.
Properties of a Well-Written Text
- Organization refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text.
- Coherence and cohesion refer to the connection of ideas and sentences between paragraphs.
- Proper mechanics refer to various writing conventions.
- Appropriate language use refers to the acceptable style of language for a particular form of text.
Morphology
- Morphology is the study of words and how they are formed and their relationship to other words in the same language.
- Morpheme: a free morpheme can function independently as a word, while a bound morpheme cannot function independently as a word.
- Two varieties of morphemes: inflectional morphemes modify the grammatical class of words, and derivational morphemes modify either the part of speech or the actual meaning of the word.
Context Clues
- Context clues are words, phrases, and sentences that surround an unfamiliar word and help the reader to understand or recognize the meaning of the word.
- Most common types of context clues:
- Synonyms (Restatement Clues): used when the text has words or phrases that are similar in meaning to the unknown word.
- Antonyms (Contrast Clues): use of words that reveal the opposite meaning in relation to the unknown word.
- Examples (Example Clues): specific details in a text that are used to clarify the meaning of a word.
- Definition (Description Clues): the meaning provided as a clue which is usually introduced by verb forms, commas, or dashes.
- Additional types of context clues:
- Experience Clue: the reader knows from experience how people or things act in a given situation.
- Inference Clue: sufficient clues might be available for the careful reader to make an educated guess at the meaning.
- Cause and Effect Clue: the author explains the reason for or the result of the word.
Vocabulary
- Euphoric: extremely happy and excited.
- Reluctant: not willing to do something; hesitant.
- Projectiles: things shot from a weapon.
- Wrath: extreme anger.
- Nostalgia: longing or fond thinking about past conditions.
- Jersey: clothing worn over the upper body.
- Vapid: uninteresting.
- Culinary: food preparation.
Test your knowledge on the concept of discourse and how text is a connected discourse. Explore properties of a well-written text such as organization and coherence.
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