5 Types of Discourse Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of free writing?

To establish a framework for a writing assignment

To create a visual representation of relationships between concepts

To generate a list of words associated with a given topic (correct)

To compare and contrast new and existing knowledge

Which type of graphic organizer presents concepts and principles to the learner in order to bridge existing and new knowledge?

Comparative Organizer

Expository Organizer (correct)

Basic Flow Chart

Concept Map

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Alphanumeric System used in outlining?

Indicating levels of significance through headings and subheadings (correct)

Observance of recurring patterns in sentence elements

Segregating the outline into parts or units

Placing items of equal significance in the same category

What is the primary purpose of a Comparative Organizer?

To integrate new material with similar material already understood by the learner Signup and view all the answers

Which outlining principle ensures that sentence elements, such as nouns, verbs, and phrases, are presented in parallel terms?

Parallelism Signup and view all the answers

Which type of outline provides a skeletal framework of the main, minor, and subheadings of a selected subject matter in the form of topics?

Topic Outline Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of transactional discourse?

To provide detailed instructions and encourage action Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discourse is commonly found in academic settings?

Academic discourse Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of expository discourse?

To inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discourse is commonly found in instructional materials and guidelines?

Transactional discourse Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discourse is characterized by the use of stories, folklore, or drama as a medium of communication?

Narrative discourse Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discourse is based on valid logic and correct reasoning to motivate the audience?

Argumentative discourse Signup and view all the answers

Which model views reading as a process where the reader primarily focuses on the text itself?

Bottom-up model Signup and view all the answers

In the top-down model of reading, what is the primary consideration?

The reader's prior knowledge or schema Signup and view all the answers

Which model combines the bottom-up and top-down approaches to reading?

Interactive model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of brainstorming in the context of reading?

To generate ideas related to a topic or issue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a skill involved in the complex cognitive process of reading?

Brainstorming Signup and view all the answers

What does reading involve besides unmasking the meaning of a text?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of intertextuality in writing?

To give a layer of meaning to the writer's own work Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intertextuality' mean, according to the text?

The interconnectedness and interdependence between languages, images, characters, and themes in a text Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between intertextuality and plagiarism, according to the text?

Intertextuality is the interconnectedness of texts, while plagiarism is the unattributed use of another's ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hypertext, according to the text?

To present information in a nonlinear way on a screen or web page Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between intertextuality and culture?

Intertextuality shows how a culture can influence its authors, who in turn influence the culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a claim of value?

To assert which conditions are better or more desirable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a claim of policy?

Given the rising criminality rate, we should implement the death penalty. Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating an author's claims, what should you check for?

Facts, statistics, and cited sources that support the claims Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when an author makes a broad or general claim?

Look for more substantive evidence to prove the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is an editorial in a newspaper?

An article that presents the newspaper's opinion on an issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of distinguishing facts from opinions when evaluating an author's claims?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Discourse

Basic or entry-level discourse: beneficial for beginners in literature or other fields, also known as creative nonfiction
Examples: academic essays and diaries
Transactional Discourse: directive in nature, provides detailed information, and encourages the reader to take action
Examples: instructions, guidelines, manuals, and privacy policies
Academic Discourse: expository or argumentative in nature, presents individual's insights in a scholarly way

Classifications of Discourse

EXPOSITION: informs, clarifies, and explains a phenomenon
NARRATION: storytelling that relies on stories, folklore, or drama
DESCRIPTION: describes something in relation to the senses
ARGUMENTATION: based on valid logic, tries to motivate the audience
Free Writing: listing down words associated with a given topic
Alphabet Listing: using all letters in the alphabet to list ideas associated with a topic
Graphic Organizers: visual display of relationships between facts, concepts, and ideas
- Expository Organizer: presents concepts and principles
- Concept Map: demonstrates relationships between facts and concepts
- Comparative Organizer: integrates new material with already understood material

Outlining

Topic Outline: skeletal framework of main, minor, and subheadings
Sentence Outline: skeletal framework of major, minor, and subheadings in complete sentences
Principles of Outlining:
- Parallelism: recurring patterns in presenting sentence elements
- Coordination: placing items of equal significance in the same category
- Subordination: indicating levels of significance
- Division: segregating the outline into parts or units
- Alphanumeric System: using letters and numbers to organize

Reading

Complex cognitive process involving unified skillsets
Involves sensation, perception, phonemic awareness, word recognition, and comprehension
Three acceptable models of reading:
- BOTTOM-UP: focuses on the text, proceeds from part to whole
- TOP-DOWN: focuses on the reader, proceeds from whole to part
- INTERACTIVE: combines bottom-up and top-down approaches

Techniques for Managing Information

Brainstorming: creative generation of ideas related to a topic
Intertextuality: interconnectedness and interdependence between languages, images, characters, and themes
HYPERTEXT: nonlinear way of showing information on screen
Claim of Value: evaluative statements about what is good or bad, based on philosophical, aesthetic, or moral beliefs
Claim of Policy: statements that argue for a specific action to be taken as a solution to a problem

Evaluating Author's Claims

Check if claims are supported by strong arguments and reasonable premises
Be mindful of the author's approach in building their case
Determine evidence from the text that supports the writer's claim
Distinguish facts from opinions
Look for substantive evidence to prove the argument

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Test your knowledge on different forms of discourse, including descriptive and transactional discourse. Learn about how these types of discourse are used in literature, academic essays, instructional materials, and more.

Types of Discourse Quiz