Types of Discourse: Expressive vs Transactional

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Which type of discourse is characterized by being directive in nature and encourages the reader to take action?

  • Expressive Discourse
  • Transactional Discourse (correct)
  • Literary Discourse
  • Academic Discourse

In what point of view is Academic Discourse typically written?

  • Multiple points of view
  • Third-person (correct)
  • First-person
  • Second-person

Which type of discourse is also referred to as creative nonfiction?

  • Literary Discourse
  • Academic Discourse
  • Transactional Discourse
  • Expressive Discourse (correct)

Which part of the general format of a discourse reiterates the writer's claims and asserts their stand?

<p>Conclusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Academic Discourse in terms of language usage?

<p>Objective tone using third-person point of view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Literary Discourse from Academic Discourse in terms of points of view?

<p>Features more than one point of view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of brainstorming as described in the text?

<p>To generate new ideas and innovative solutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can brainstorming help individuals according to the text?

<p>By enabling effective sharing of ideas with peers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the steps suggested in the text for generating a brainstorming list?

<p>Use various techniques to illustrate connections between ideas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of graphic organizers as described in the text?

<p>Displaying information logically and showing relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is brainstorming considered beneficial for problem-solving as mentioned in the text?

<p>Because it helps generate innovative solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used as the basis for creating a brainstorming list aside from a table according to the text?

<p>&quot;Thesis statement, main idea, argument, or purpose of writing&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a Venn Diagram?

<p>Showing similarities and differences between entities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which graphic organizer is most suitable for displaying the different steps in a process?

<p>Flow Chart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In writing across disciplines, what does 'objectivity' primarily refer to?

<p>Using third-person point of view to focus on facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines Jargon in scientific writing?

<p>Using technical terminology specific to a field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which benefit is NOT associated with using graphic organizers?

<p>Guiding students in using personal views for writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Hierarchical Topical Organizer?

<p>Showing the order of ideas and their place in a hierarchy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pattern is best for presenting a single effect with different causes?

<p>Effect to Cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Problem-Cause-Solution pattern, what is identified and analyzed before a possible solution is presented?

<p>The cause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern is used when dealing with topics that logically pose problems and present solutions?

<p>Problem-Solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pattern involves explaining each cause and effect completely before moving on to the next pair?

<p>Consecutive Cause and Effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern has a straightforward approach where the problem is stated simply and a possible solution is given?

<p>Problem-Solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern discusses the process or procedure extensively?

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What is the correct APA format for citing a long quotation?

<p>Introduce the author’s last name first followed by the year of publication in parentheses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is narration in writing based on the provided text?

<p>Narration means telling or recounting in time sequence what happened to someone or something. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In MLA format, how should a short quotation be cited?

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What purpose does a pattern of development serve in academic writing?

<p>It helps in organizing paragraphs to present a thesis and evidence cohesively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of introducing a long quotation without quotation marks?

<p>It is part of the APA formatting for long quotations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between citing a short quotation in APA and MLA formats?

<p>APA uses an author-page structure while MLA begins with the author’s last name. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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