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• What is the focus of the academic text "ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES 11"?

  Written language providing information related to a specific discipline
• What are the three parts of an essay?

  • Introduction
  • Main Body
  • Conclusion
• What is a characteristic of academic language?

  It is objective and evidence-based
• What is the purpose of reading an academic text?

  To locate a main idea and gain information
• How does academic language differ from social language?

  Academic language is formal while social language is informal
• What does academic language require compared to social language?

  Varied structures and proper grammar
• How can one identify gaps in existing studies while reading an academic text?

  By critically analyzing the evidence and arguments presented
• What is the purpose of academic texts?

  To present research-based, factual, and verifiable information
• What are the characteristics of non-academic texts?

  • Informal language and structure
  • Subjective and personal viewpoints
  • Focus on leisure or personal interest
• Who are the intended audiences for academic and non-academic texts?

  Academic texts are aimed at scholars and researchers, while non-academic texts are intended for a general audience
• What are the types of text structure mentioned?

  • Cause and Effect
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Narrative
• What does chronological text structure present?

  Events in the order they occur
• Give an example of a Cause and Effect relationship.

  Due to the heavy rains, the river overflowed, causing flooding in the nearby towns
• What does Compare and Contrast text structure discuss?

  The advantages and disadvantages of online learning
• How do signal words like "therefore" and "as a result" affect the reader's understanding of a text?

  They highlight differences and similarities
• What is the purpose of a Definition or Description text structure?

  To describe a text organized around a central idea followed by supporting details
• What does the Problem/Solution structure focus on?

  The identification of the problem and the proposed solutions
• How do text structures improve a student's academic performance?

  They help organize thoughts and arguments in writing
• What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

  To condense the text to its main ideas and key points
• What does the SAAC method stand for?

  • State
  • Assign
  • Action
  • Complete
• How does the "5 W's, 1 H" technique help in reading?

  It helps identify the main character and important details
• What does the "Somebody Wanted But So" technique include?

  The main character's desire, the conflict, and the resolution
• What does the "First Then Finally" technique focus on?

  The chronological order of events
• What is the focus of the "Give Me the Gist" technique?

  The main idea without retelling every detail
• What is crucial in analyzing the effectiveness of the SAAC method?

  Clarity and coherence of the elements
• In the "Somebody Wanted But So" technique, what should the summary convey?

  The main character's desire, the conflict, and the resolution
• How do summarization techniques improve academic performance?

  • Enhance comprehension
  • Improve retention
• What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

  To present the main idea and argument of the essay
• When is a strong thesis statement considered strong?

  When it is a claim that can be supported with evidence
• Provide an example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay.

  Regular exercise enhances physical and mental well-being by strengthening the heart, building muscle and bone, and releasing mood-boosting endorphins
• Give an example of a thesis statement in an analytical essay comparing two novels.


  "Book A" and "Book B" have similar themes, but they differ in their portrayal of the protagonist's journey
• Provide an example of a thesis statement for a critique of a poem.

  The poem reflects the author's emotional struggles and subconscious fears through its imagery and tone
• What is the function of an outline in essay writing?

  To organize information and structure
• What is a topic outline?

  An outline that uses numbers and bullet points to arrange information
• How does a sentence outline differ from a topic outline?

  A sentence outline uses complete sentences
• When is a paragraph outline most beneficial?

  When drafting a detailed analysis of a complex topic
• When are sentence outlines effective?

  For a research paper that requires detailed explanations of each point
• What must one focus on in formalist criticism to analyze a poem?

  The structure, rhyme scheme, and imagery used in the poem
• What is relevant in critiquing a novel using biographical criticism?

  To look at the author's life experiences and their influence
• What does historical criticism primarily examine?

  The social and cultural context of the time