Text as Connected Discourse

Question 1

a piece of written or printed work/material, regarded in terms of its content rather than its physical form

Answer 1

TEXT

Question 2

• text with distinct features and purpose.
• arranged in an organized and logical manner.
• concept used to analyze language and communication as social phenomena.

Answer 2

DISCOURSE

Question 3

what are the 3 purpose of discourse?

Answer 3

• to inform
• to persuade
• to entertain

Question 4

shows an appeal to reader’s emotion

Answer 4

to persuade

Question 5

to give amusement or enjoyment

Answer 5

to entertain

Question 6

give facts, instructions and directions

Answer 6

to inform

Question 7

• tells a story and is used to communicate a sequence of events.
• can be used to inform, entertain, or persuade an audience.

Answer 7

narration

Question 8

• type of writing or speech that is used to convey details about a person, place, thing, or event.
• descriptive language to create vivid imagery and capture the reader’s or listener’s attention.
• Make sure that the transitions between your paragraphs make sense and that your writing flows smoothly.

Answer 8

description

Question 9

• used to explain, inform, or describe a topic or issue.
• is based on facts and data, and is usually objective in nature.

Answer 9

exposition

Question 10

• consists of making an argument in order to persuade or convince the listener or reader.
• It involves presenting evidence and facts to support a claim, and refuting opposing arguments.
• a clearly defined opinion stated, which is then followed by a series of reasons and facts

Answer 10

argumentation

Question 11

what is the difference between text and discourse?

NOT INCLUDED

Answer 11

• TEXT is made up of sentences having the property of grammatical cohesion
• DISCOURSE is made up of utterances having the property of coherence

Question 12

what is text as discourse?

NOT INCLUDED

Answer 12

all ideas in the text must be related in the sense that they would express only one main idea

Question 13

in your own understanding, describe the 4 types of discourse

Answer 13

• narration is about telling a story and is often used in films
• description is used to give details
• exposition is based on facts and data
• argumentation making an argument in order to persuade