Gathering and Processing Information

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of narrative discourse ?

• To entertain

• To recount or relate an experience

• To explain

• To convince

TWO organizational features of Narrative discourse are _____

• compare

• time sequence

• contrast

• flashback

Modes of expression common to Narrative discourse are

• descriptive language

• objective arguments

• conversational tone

• presentation of evidence

Narratuve discourse may take any of these formats

• Report

• Critical review

• Novel

• Short story

The purpose of this discourse is to urge an audience to take action

• narrative

• persuasive

• expository

• descriptive

Which of the following is NOT a mode of expression for descriptive discourse?

• anecdotes

• figurative language

• counter arguments

• descriptive language

In which discourse would counter arguments be most appropriate ?

• argumentative

• expository

• descriptive

• narrative

An argumentative essay may take any of the following formats EXCEPT which?

• letter of recommendation

• editorial

• debate

• biography

A persuasive essay usually lacks objectivity.

• true

• false

An argumentative essay usually has a neutral tone.

• true

• false