Discourse Analysis: Quiz 1 Answer keys

  



  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

Answer: c) Cohesive devices

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

Answer: d) Metaphors

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

Answer: a) Direct

  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

Answer: b) To connect different parts of the text together

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

Answer: c) Moreover

  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

Answer: 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

Answer: 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

Answer: 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

Answer: c) Theme

  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

Answer: b) Therefore

Fill in the blanks:

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

Answer: Cohesive

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

Answer: coherence

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

Answer: Thematic

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

Answer: theme

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

Answer: coherence

  1. _____________ progression can be either direct or indirect.

Answer: Thematic

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

Answer: Cohesive

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

Answer: rheme

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

Answer: Thematic

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

Answer: rheme

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