Key Terms in Discursive Writing

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Audience

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The group of people a piece of writing or speech is intended for.

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Purpose

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The reason or intent behind a piece of writing or speech.

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Register

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The level of formality or informality in language used in a particular context.

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Cohesive

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The quality of being logically connected and consistent.

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Coherent

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The quality of being clear, logical, and consistent.

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Scope

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The extent or range of view

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Qualifier

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A word or phrase that clarifies or modifies another word or phrase.

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Discursive

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Discussing both sides of an issue before arriving at a conclusion

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Tone

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The writer's attitude toward the subject or text

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Biased

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Including opinion for or against someone or something.