Quiz on Text as Connected Discourse

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