Generic Structure Discussion Text Quiz

What is the main purpose of a discussion text?

• to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view

• to present information about topic in a clear an objectives way

• to inform readers about a particular topic , issue, or question by presenting different perspectives, opinions, or arguments

• to tell a story to entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a discussion text?

• it presents arguments for and against a particular topic

• it uses formal language and complex sentence structures

• it aims to persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

• it tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and the end

What is the typical structure of a discussion text?

• introduction, body, conclusion

• orientation, complication, resolution

• issue, arguments for, arguments against, recommendation

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

In a discussion text, what is the writer's main goal?

• to tell a story

• to present different perspectives on a topic

• to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view

• to provide information about particular topic

What is the first part of a discussion text typically called?

• Introduction (Issue)

• Body (Arguments for)

• Body (Arguments against)

• Conclusion (Recommendation/Summary)

In the part Arguments Against, what is usually presented?

• a summary of the conclusion

• the writer's presents arguments or points that support one side of the issue.

• the introduction of the discussion text

• presents the opposing viewpoints or counter arguments related with the issue

What is the purpose of the conclusion/recommendation in a discussion text?

• to introduce the topic and thesis statement

• to summarize the main points of the discussion and restate the thesis statement

• to present arguments for and against the topic

• to provide background information on the topic

What is the typical structure of the recommendation in a discussion text?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• orientation, complication, resolution

• statements issue, question issue

• writer's conclusion, summary, comments, recommedation

In a discussion text, what is the writer's attitude towards the topic?

• persuasive and biased

• informative and factual

• objective and neutral

• emotional and subjective

What is the main purpose of using evidence in a discussion text?

• to tell a story

• to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view

• to provide background information on the topic

• to support the writer's arguments