Text and Discourse
What term refers to written or printed pieces of work?
Text
Which purpose of discourse explains or clarifies information?
To inform
Which type of discourse presents events in chronological order?
Narrative discourse
What tool visually organizes ideas and shows their relationships?
Graphic organizer
What technique involves listing ideas quickly to explore a topic?
Brainstorming list
What term refers to a connected series of utterances in written or spoken communication?
Discourse
Which purpose of discourse aims to convince readers?
To persuade
Which type of discourse uses vivid and sensory details?
Descriptive discourse
Which graphic organizer shows similarities and differences?
Venn diagram
What outline uses Roman numerals and capital letters?
Topic Outline/Sentence Outline
What Latin word means “to weave”?
Texere
Which purpose of discourse aims to amuse readers?
To entertain
Which type of discourse explains and clarifies ideas?
Expository discourse
Which graphic organizer shows steps in a process?
Flow chart
What outline uses complete sentences?
Sentence outline
What Latin word is the root of the term discourse?
Discursus
Which purpose of discourse is primarily used in academic textbooks?
To inform
Which type of discourse appeals to logic and reasoning?
Argumentative discourse
Which graphic organizer is best used for brainstorming ideas?
Mind map
What is the first step in writing a brainstorming list?
Think of a general topic
Which concept involves interaction and exchange of ideas: text or discourse?
Discourse
Which purpose of discourse is used in advertisements?
To persuade
Which type of discourse focuses on the author’s main impression?
Descriptive discourse
Which graphic organizer arranges ideas from general to specific?
Hierarchical topical organizer
Which prewriting technique explicitly requires crossing out weak or unproductive ideas?
Brainstorming list