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WorksheetsQuiz on Text as Connected Discourse
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the primary purpose of discourse?
To summarize information
To create ambiguity
To inform, persuade, and entertain
To confuse the reader
Which characteristic refers to the logical arrangement of ideas?
Cohesion
Coherence
Purpose
Lexical unity
What does 'cubing' involve?
Listing topics
Writing without restrictions
Gathering information from various sources
Looking at a topic from different perspectives
Which pattern of development focuses on storytelling?
Narration
Exemplification
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect
What is a claim of value?
A proposed course of action
A verified statement
A judgment or evaluation
A statement based on facts
What is the purpose of free writing?
To write without restrictions
To compare different ideas
To gather specific information
To create a structured outline
Which part of a paragraph introduces the main idea?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Supporting sentences
What does cohesion in writing refer to?
Logical arrangement of ideas
Use of conjunctions
Overall unity of a passage
Structured arrangement of paragraphs
Which technique involves creating a web of ideas?
Mapping
Listing
Cubing
Researching
What is the main focus of a claim of policy?
To advocate for a specific course of action
To present verified facts
To compare different viewpoints
To express personal preferences
What is the role of supporting sentences in a paragraph?
To introduce new topics
To discuss the controlling idea
To provide background information
To summarize the main idea
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of discourse?
To inform
To confuse
To persuade
To entertain
What does lexical and thematic unity refer to?
Summarizing main points
Logical arrangement of paragraphs
Cohesion of ideas and language
Use of conjunctions
What is the purpose of a topic outline?
To provide detailed explanations
To represent main ideas with short phrases
To summarize the entire text
To list all sources used
