Discourse Structure Quiz

Which term describes how different parts of a text are connected?

• A) Introduction

• B) Cohesion

• C) Conclusion

• D) Ideology

In the sentence "When he was nearly thirteen my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow," what does "he" refer to?

• My brother Jem

• His arm

• The elbow

• The injury

Which type of reference is used when a word points forward to an idea that has not yet been mentioned?

• Anaphoric reference

• Cataphoric reference

• Descriptive reference

• Introductory reference

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an anaphoric reference?

• Refers back to an idea

• Points forward to an idea

• Connects to a previously mentioned idea

• Provides cohesion in text

In the context of the example, what does "self-conscious about his injury" imply?

• He was aware of his injury

• He was unaware of his injury

• He was proud of his injury

• He was indifferent to his injury

What role do conjuncts play in a text?

• They act as attitude markers.

• They provide a cohesive function.

• They express the speaker's stance.

• They make the receiver seem unreasonable.

What is a useful way of persuading by using disjuncts?

• By making the receiver seem unreasonable if they do not agree

• By connecting different sections of a text

• By providing a link to the previous sentence

• By giving continuity to earlier information

Which of the following is NOT a function of disjuncts?

• Attitude markers

• Expressing speaker's stance

• Connecting different sections of a text

• Persuading by making the receiver seem unreasonable

What is the primary function of anaphoric references in a text?

• To introduce new ideas

• To refer back to previously mentioned ideas

• To provide a summary

• To create suspense

How do disjuncts typically affect the tone of a sentence?

• They make it more formal

• They add a personal opinion

• They make it more factual

• They add humor