Genre Review

What is a genre?

• a. A type of music
• b. A category of text with shared characteristics
• c. A form of artistic expression
• d. A method of public speaking

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a characteristic of genres?

• a. Text features
• b. Conventions
• c. Author's personal background
• d. Language use

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive rhetorical genre?

• a. To provide factual information
• b. To tell a story
• c. To convince the audience of a viewpoint
• d. To describe a scene in detail

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

• a. The author's tone
• b. The length of the text
• c. Headings and subheadings
• d. The text's bias

What are conventions in the context of genres?

• a. Rules or guidelines that audiences expect in a text
• b. Social gatherings for writers
• c. Literary devices used in storytelling
• d. Methods of text distribution

How does understanding conventions help writers?

• a. It makes writing more challenging
• b. It helps meet audience expectations
• c. It encourages breaking all rules
• d. It limits creativity

What is discourse in the context of genres and communication?

• a. A type of formal debate
• b. Written or spoken communication in specific contexts
• c. A method of text organization
• d. A style of handwriting

Which of the following best describes a discourse community?

• a. A group of people who share common communication goals and methods
• b. A neighborhood book club
• c. All English speakers worldwide
• d. People who use social media

Which of the following is NOT typically shared by members of a discourse community?

• a. Common goals
• b. Ways of communicating
• c. Specialized vocabulary
• d. Identical political views

How does language use typically differ between a medical pamphlet and a social media post?

• a. Medical pamphlets use more emojis
• b. Social media posts are longer
• c. Medical pamphlets use more formal and precise language
• d. There is no difference in language use