Types of Discourse Flashcards
What is the meaning of Discourse?
It is simply the exchange of ideas that occurs anytime one puts together words or phrases to make something meaningful and comprehensive.
What is the purpose of discourse?
To inform- readers will know what they should about a given topic by providing descriptive and comprehensive detail.
To persuade- to accept the claim of fact, a certain point of view or proposed solution to a problem.
To entertain- providing a source of entertainment
To create- more discourse by encouraging and engaging readers to participate in the discussion.
Why is analyzing discourse usually contextual?
The culture the author had grown up in.
The social environment the author had been involved in.
The personal experiences of the author themselves.
Give the modes of discourse.
Narration
Description
Exposition
Argument
Generally concerns itself with the field of creative fiction and nonfiction writing, whose texts are often the subject of interpretation.
Literary Discourse
Give the type of Literary discourse.
Poetic discourse
Expressive discourse
Transaction discourse
What is Academic Discourse?
Characterized by the use of formal language, citing facts, and evidences as points of discussion. The use of vocabulary and writing mechanics expected in a particular field of study.
