Miscellaneous GrammarSet 380

1In a narrative text, what is the purpose of the "climax"?
2What is the main purpose of descriptive discourse?
3What is the primary purpose of an explanation text?
4Which of the following is NOT one of the three components around which arguments are formed in persuasive speaking?
5What things should not be included in an objective summary?
6Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cover letter?
7What is the format for the introductory paragraph?
8A person's public self-image as described in the study of politeness is .....
9What is the meaning of 'Conventions of genre' in media products?
10Why is it important to provide proper citation when using quotations in academic writing?
11A student has just completed a research paper containing 15 complex charts and graphs. To help readers easily locate these visuals, which preliminary section is most appropriate to include?
12In prewriting stage, we have to check the citations and format of your research report.
13What is the "W" component of the POWERR formula?
14A picture is a text feature. What does it help do in a text?
15What is a narrative or an extended constructed response?
16Tells the beginning of the problems.What is it?
17Which narrative style is considered the typical form of adult narratives as found by Labov & Waletzky (1966)?
18Process behaviors focus on helping people feel comfortable in what setting?
19The high point of the story, usually the point at which the eventual outcome of the conflict is revealed.
20What makes the interactive model different from linear model?
21Concepts that appear in ancient times and can be traced through the views of modern speakers; "a certain constant principle of culture" is .....
22Persuasive techniques are methods that are used to ..... your ..... and .....
23Is a status-oriented speech system that also limits speakers during communication.
24The start of the story, the situation before the action starts; we learn setting and character
25In which of the following situations would the casual communicative style be used?
26What are the 5Cs?
27"Watching clowns can be a terrifying experience for some children." This is an example of which persuasive technique?
28Germany is a country on the Northern hemisphere, and all countries on the Northern hemisphere are rich. Therefore, Germany is rich.
29What is the significance of citing sources in scientific writing?
30Which type of writing focuses on sharing personal experiences?
31What term is used with reference to such units as a story, a novel, a monograph?
32When characters are first introduced in the story. (a)
33Which of the following is NOT a component of verbal communication?
34(True or False)Opinions are something that need to be supported.
35This scene from Lion King shows one of the many conflicts or struggles that builds towards the climax in the story. What part of the plot is this scene in the movie from?
36A student says, "If my friend failed the math test after wearing a blue shirt, then blue shirts must bring bad luck."
37Upward communication in an organizational structure flows from:
38For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence 2 should be placed:
39What is the ideal length for a report writing conclusion?
40A passage describing what provoked World War I to occur and then told what happened as a result would likely use what type of text structure?
41Schramm's 1970 model explicitly includes barriers like noise and interference in the communication process.
42Plot development follows this order:
43Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison. Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?
44An effective way to close a job interview follow-up message is to
45..... represents the SL writer's attitude to the subject matter.
46The introduction of the story where we are introduced to the main characters and the setting of the story.
47Highly complex topics or lengthy explanation are ..... for normal written communication
48What part of the Extended Constructed response is the most improtant piece?
49Why should you cite your resources?
50As with all essays, a reaction paper comprises an introduction, body, and conclusion.
51When paying attention to character development and their conflicts, what should you compare?
52In the model of the communication process, ..... occurs when a message is put into a written, verbal or symbolic form that can be recognized and understood by the receiver.
53Ewan wants his audience to agree with his position, so he interviews a professor on campus who has done research on his topic. Ewan uses quotations from his interview during his speech to support his point. Ewan is using:
54One of the internal barriers to communication is
55What type of listening is best for good communication?
56"We need to work together for this project. William, you're good at making good visuals, yes? Are you interested in doing it for us?
57Which skill area uses cause-effect charts, Venn diagrams, timelines, and concept maps as key strategies?
58When Ashley tells Jeremy, "I am going to study really hard for that history test," and Jeremy replies, "I know you will. You have a real drive to do well in school. I admire you," Jeremy is engaging in .....
59Which of these is the third element of communication?
60In both a policy and L-D debate, what is the correct order of speeches?
61..... Analysis is the process of analyzing the subjectivity/objectivity of a statement or a comment or a response.