Text, Discourse, and Critical Reading

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What is the main focus of a text?

Grammatical correctness
Organization and cohesion (correct)
Use of metaphors
Length and complexity

How does discourse differ from a text?

Texts have more grammatical errors
Texts use complex vocabulary
Discourse is shorter in length
Discourse focuses on connected thought (correct)

What does organization refer to in a text?

Correct spelling and punctuation
Using colorful illustrations
Having a catchy title
Proper arrangement of ideas (correct)

How can good organization in writing be facilitated?

Creating an outline before writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cohesion in a text?

To provide clarity and connection between ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the text use to explain the role of an outline in writing?

A skeleton providing structure to a body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between coherence and cohesion in writing?

Coherence refers to the unity of ideas and paragraphs in a text, while cohesion refers to the connection of ideas at the sentence level. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of using pronouns for coherence in writing.

Using pronouns helps maintain coherence by connecting ideas and referring back to previously mentioned concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What does parallelism contribute to in writing?

Parallelism contributes to the overall coherence of writing. Signup and view all the answers

Define appropriate language use in writing.

Appropriate language use involves word choice, sentence structure, and paragraph structure suitable for a specific form of text. Signup and view all the answers