11I RW Long Quiz

Which statement best defines "Text as a connected discourse"?

• The original words and form of a written or printed work

• The idea that written or spoken communication isn't a random arrangement of words; rather, it's a structured and interconnected series of ideas and information.

• A mode of organizing knowledge, ideas, or experience that is rooted in language and its concrete contexts

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a GOOD CLAIM?

• Debatable

• Interesting and engaging

• Logical

• Simple

This property of a well-written text focuses on the connection of ideas at sentence level.

• Text Organization

• Language Use

• Cohesion

• Coherence

A ________ is a sentence that clearly states the main point of an essay or research paper. It guides the reader and helps keep the writer focused.

• Thesis Statement

• Claim

• Hook

• Conclusion

This is usually used in writing for oneself or in writing to family,

friends, and colleagues.

• Modern Language

• National Language

• Formal Language

• Informal Languae

This is used in writing academic, business, and official texts.

• Informal Language

• International Language

• Formal Language

• Foreign Language

Calling out the government for their inaction should be normalized. This is a good example of a _____.

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Judgment

• Claim of Policy

• It answers:

Is it good or bad?

Is it moral or immoral?

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Judgment

It makes a claim or a position that others might disagree. It is supported with evidence. This element of a thesis statement is called _______.

• Specific

• Focused

• Debatable

• Road Map

This type of discourse aims to convince the listener by presenting an argument in favor of a particular point of view.

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To argue