Discourse Analysis: Quiz 1

 



  1. What is the term used for the linguistic devices connecting different parts of a text? a) Thematic progression b) Coherence c) Cohesive devices d) Theme


  1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a cohesive device? a) Pronouns b) Conjunctions c) Repetition d) Metaphors


  1. Which of the following is a type of thematic progression? a) Direct b) Indirect c) Intermediate d) Ongoing


  1. Which of the following is a function of coherence in a text? a) To make the text more interesting b) To connect different parts of the text together c) To introduce new topics d) To create tension


  1. Which of the following is an example of a cohesive device that shows addition? a) However b) Therefore c) Moreover d) Although


  1. Which of the following is a function of theme in a text? a) To introduce new topics b) To create interest in the text c) To connect different parts of the text together d) To provide a framework for the text


  1. Which of the following is a type of indirect thematic progression? a) Parallelism b) Contrasting c) Repetition d) Expansion


  1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a cohesive device that shows contrast? a) While b) Although c) Nevertheless d) Furthermore


  1. What is the term used for the part of a sentence that provides information about the topic? a) Cohesion b) Coherence c) Theme d) Rheme


  1. Which of the following is an example of a cohesive device that shows cause and effect? a) However b) Therefore c) Moreover d) Although


Fill in the blanks:

  1. ______________ devices are used to connect different parts of a text together.


  1. A text has ____________ when all the parts are logically connected together.


  1. _____________ progression refers to the way in which a text is structured around its themes.


  1. In a sentence, the _____________ provides information about the topic.


  1. A text is said to have good _____________ when it is easy to understand and follow.


  1. _____________ progression can be either direct or indirect.


  1. _____________ devices can be used to show addition, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships between parts of a text.


  1. In a sentence, the _____________ provides new information about the topic.


  1. _____________ progression is the way in which a text moves from one theme to another.

  1. In a sentence, the _____________ provides information about what is happening to the topic.

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