Module 1: Text as Connected Discourse

Question 1

Comes from the word discursus. In medieval Latin, it means “argument,” and in late Latin, it means “conversation.”

Answer 1

Discourse

Question 2

Some texts indeed are in the form of discussion in which writers express their opinions.

Answer 2

Discourse

Question 3

When properly arranged depending on the topic as well as the writer’s purpose, style, and target reader, words, sentences, and paragraphs.

Answer 3

Connected Discourse

Question 4

Is the language beyond these sentences. It is language use relative to social, political and cultural formations (Jaworski & Coupland, 1993)

Answer 4

Discourse

Question 5

Analyzing a discourse is usually…?

Answer 5

Contextual

Question 6

Defined as the sequence of paragraphs that represents an extended unit of speech.

Answer 6

Text

Question 7

The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other things that may influence the author’s perspective on several issues.

Answer 7

Culture

Question 8

The author’s physical surroundings and social relationships, as well as the culture of the time, may have influenced his or her writing.

Answer 8

Social Environment

Question 9

Personal accounts or first-hand experience of events, though subjective, establish credibility and reliability of information presented in any discourse.

Answer 9

Experiences

Question 10

In this type of discourse, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers. He or she presents valid claims or counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a point.

Answer 10

Argumentation

Question 11

This type of discourse is based on the main impression of the author about the topic or subject. His or her impression is influenced by prior knowledge, culture, environment, and experiences, among others.

Answer 11

Description

Question 12

This aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what something is and provides an in-depth discussion about topics that are usually less explored.

Example:
How to set up an email account
Choose the web host.
Look for the sign-up button. Click it.
Provide the required information.
Think of a unique username and password.
Start using the newly setup email account.

Answer 12

Exposition

Question 13

This type of discourse is like storytelling. It recalls events chronologically. It is told in the first, second, or third person point of view. Moreover, its structure may be linear or nonlinear

Answer 13

Narration

Question 14

Is achieved when sentences are connected at the sentence level.

Answer 14

Cohesion

Question 15

Is achieved when ideas are connected

Answer 15

Coherence