Exploring Creative Writing Markers

What are discourse markers?

• Discourse markers are words or phrases that organize discourse and signal relationships between ideas.

• Discourse markers are only used in written texts.

• Discourse markers are synonyms for conjunctions.

• Discourse markers are irrelevant to the structure of a conversation.

Identify three examples of discourse markers used in creative writing.

• in conclusion

• therefore

• ['however', 'meanwhile', 'for instance']

• as a result

Explain the function of the discourse marker 'however'.

• To summarize previous points.

• To introduce a new topic or idea.

• The function of the discourse marker 'however' is to indicate contrast or exception.

• To emphasize agreement or similarity.

How can the use of discourse markers enhance a narrative?

• Discourse markers have no impact on the reader's understanding.

• Discourse markers enhance a narrative by improving coherence, guiding the reader, and indicating relationships between ideas.

• Discourse markers make a narrative longer and more complex.

• Discourse markers are only used in spoken language, not in writing.

Differentiate between additive and adversative discourse markers with examples.

• Additive markers (e.g., 'and') add information; adversative markers (e.g., 'but') show contrast.

• Additive markers (e.g., 'also') express disagreement; adversative markers (e.g., 'yet') provide additional details.

• Additive markers (e.g., 'but') show contrast; adversative markers (e.g., 'and') add information.

• Additive markers (e.g., 'or') indicate alternatives; adversative markers (e.g., 'however') add emphasis.

Create a sentence using the discourse marker 'furthermore'.

• The project was completed on time; furthermore, it was under budget.

• The meeting was scheduled for next week; furthermore, it was canceled.

• The weather was nice; furthermore, it rained all day.

• She enjoys reading; furthermore, she dislikes writing.

Analyze the effectiveness of using discourse markers in dialogue.

• Discourse markers are effective in enhancing clarity and coherence in dialogue.

• Discourse markers have no impact on the understanding of dialogue.

• Discourse markers confuse the audience and disrupt flow.

• They are only useful in written texts, not in spoken dialogue.

What role do discourse markers play in structuring a story?

• Discourse markers are primarily for character development.

• Discourse markers structure a story by organizing ideas, indicating shifts, and enhancing coherence.

• Discourse markers are used to create characters in a story.

• Discourse markers serve as the main plot twist in narratives.

List two types of discourse markers and provide examples for each.

• {"contrastive_markers": ["however", "on the other hand"], "additive_markers": ["furthermore", "in addition"]}

• conjunction_markers: 'and', 'or'

• temporal_markers: 'before', 'after'

• causal_markers: 'because', 'therefore'