Informative Discourse mind quiz

1. What is an informative discourse?
(5 points)

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  A) A type of speech that aims to persuade the audience to take a specific action.

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  B) A form of communication focused on sharing facts, knowledge, or information to help others understand a topic.

• C) A conversation aimed at entertaining the audience with humor or storytelling.

• D) A presentation that expresses personal opinions and viewpoints on a subject.

2. What is the main goal of informative discourse?
(5 points)

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  A) To entertain

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  B) To persuade

• C) To inform

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  D) To narrate

Which of the following is an example of informative discourse?
(5 points)

• A) A political speech

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  B) A news article

• C) A fictional story

• D) A persuasive essay

What are informative texts characterized by?

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  A) Emotional appeal

• B) Factual information

• C) Personal opinions

• D) Storytelling elements

Which structure is commonly used in informative discourse?
(5 points)

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  A) Problem-solution

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  B) Cause-effect

• C) Compare-contrast

• D) All of the above

6. What distinguishes informative discourse from persuasive discourse?
(5 points)

• A) Informative discourse aims to change opinions; persuasive does not.

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  B) Informative discourse presents facts; persuasive presents arguments to influence.

• C) Informative discourse uses emotional language; persuasive uses logical reasoning.

• D) There is no difference.

7. What type of language is commonly used in informative discourse?
(5 points)

• A) Figurative language

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  B) Biased language

• C) Neutral and objective language

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  D) Slang and idioms

Which phrase best signals informative intent?

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  A) “I believe that...”

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  B) “In conclusion, we must...”

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  C) “The data shows that...”

• D) “You should consider...”

What is the primary purpose of an informative text?
(5 points)

• A) To argue a personal belief

• B) To teach or explain a topic clearly

• C) To entertain through storytelling

• D) To promote a product

. What is typically avoided in informative discourse?
(5 points)

• A) Definitions and explanations

• B) Charts and statistics

• C) Opinions and biases

• D) Examples and comparisons