Final DA

Which of the following best illustrates the difference between theme and rheme?

• Theme tells us what happened, whilst rheme tells us where it happened

• Theme introduces the topic, whereas rheme gives new or additional information about it

• Theme is always the subject, whilst rheme is always the verb

What is a theme in discourse analysis?

• The way new information presented in the sentence

• The element that carries the main verb of the clause

• The starting point of a message, often something known or previously mentioned

What is the topical theme in this sentence: "The wind immediately buffeted them."

• Immediately

• Them

• The wind

What is the function of a topical theme?

• To give new information

• To introduce the main subject of the clause

• To show the connection between ideas

Choose the correct answer about the types of genres in discourse!

• Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, and Argumentative

• Narrative, Subjective, and Objective

• Argumentative, Reliability, and Validity

• Expository, Practicality, and Argumentative

Which of the following is an example of a narrative text?

• A text that explains information about a topic

• A text that tells a story or recounts an experience

• A text that provides instructions or directions

• A text that presents an argument or opinion

Which part is a rheme in the following sentence: "The cat is sleeping on the mat."

• The cat

• is sleeping

• is sleeping on the mat

Why is rheme placement and structure important in sentences?

• Because it determines sentence length

• Because it has a great impact on the clarity of communication

• Because it can affect reading speed

Which of the following is an example of conversational implicature?

• I went to the store

• I like coffee

• "I have to work late" as a reply to an invitation

Who introduced the cooperative principles in conversation?

• Noam Chomsky

• H.P. Grice

• J.L. Austin