Language Genres and Communication Styles Comprehensive Assessment

What does the acronym APAIN help students remember?

• Argument, Persuasion, Aesthetic, Information, Narration
• Advanced Prose Analysis in Narrative
• Argumentative Prose and Interpretive Narrative
• Academic Presentation and Investigative Notes

In the language of argument, which characteristic is most critical for establishing credibility?

• Emotional appeals
• Personal anecdotes
• Supported by facts/statistics
• Rhetorical questions

Which language genre is specifically designed to create beauty through carefully chosen words?

• Informative Language
• Persuasive Language
• Aesthetic Language
• Narrative Language

What does the planning acronym IEESC stand for?

• Introduction, Elaboration, Exploration, Summary, Conclusion
• Investigate, Evaluate, Examine, Synthesize, Compare
• Initiate, Explain, Expand, Summarize, Conclude
• Identify, Explore, Evaluate, Strategize, Confirm

Which language technique is NOT typically associated with persuasive language?

• Personal Pronouns
• Rhetorical Questions
• Statistical Data
• Mathematical Equations

In a formal letter, what closing phrase is used when you know the recipient's name?

• Yours faithfully
• Yours sincerely
• Best regards
• To whom it may concern

What are the key components of a short talk's structure?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Argument, Persuasion, Evidence
• Opening, Middle, Closing
• Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis

Which language genre is most focused on presenting objective, factual information?

• Narrative Language
• Persuasive Language
• Informative Language
• Aesthetic Language

In an open letter, what is the primary strategic purpose?

• Personal communication
• Public accountability
• Private negotiation
• Academic discourse

What are the key elements of a diary entry?

• Formal language, third-person perspective
• Chronological order, first-person perspective
• Academic tone, objective reporting
• Technical analysis, statistical data