REWRI

• What is discourse?

  Putting together words to create meaning
• What completes the process of discourse?

  Receiving an intended response or reaction
• What is one purpose of discourse?

  To communicate ideas effectively
• How does culture influence an author's writing?

  It contributes to their personal biases
• What social factors may influence an author's perspective?

  The social environment during writing
• How do personal experiences affect an author's interpretation?

  They shape their unique perspective
• What is discourse analysis?

  Examination of language and its meaning
• What is the aim of discourse analysis?

  To understand language use in real life
• What are the general modes of discourse?

  • Narration: Telling a story or events
  • Argument: Convincing readers with evidence
  • Description: Using senses to visualize subjects
  • Exposition: Informing readers objectively
• What is narration used for?

  To tell a story or series of events
• How does argumentation function in discourse?

  It convinces readers to accept a claim
• What does description aim to do?

  To describe a subject using the five senses
• What is the purpose of exposition in discourse?

  To inform readers about a topic objectively
• What does literary discourse focus on?

  Creative fiction and nonfiction writing
• What are the types of literary discourse?

  • Poetic: Language forms themes and ideas
  • Expressive: Personal narrative in creative nonfiction
  • Transaction: Directs readers to perform actions
• What distinguishes academic discourse from literary discourse?

  It requires formal language and citations
• What are the components of academic discourse?

  • Introduction: Issue relevance and thesis
  • Body: Research presentation and arguments
  • Conclusion: Reasserting claims and insights
• How often must humans consume food?

  At least every 6 hours
• What does accepting the opposite of your choice signify?

  It shows openness to new experiences
• How does one measure a day according to the text?

  By the second of each purpose
• What does "every what if" imply in the text?

  It can break you apart emotionally
• What is brainstorming in writing?

  • Freely generating ideas
  • No restrictions on creativity
  • Contributes to the writing process
• What is a brainstorming list?

  A map of brainstormed ideas
• What is the first step in developing a brainstorming list?

  Begin with a topic or thesis statement
• What should you do after generating ideas?

  Evaluate the list for relevance
• What are graphic organizers used for?

  • Visually organize information
  • Show relationships between ideas
  • Transform information into visual formats
• What is a mind map?

  A graphical structure of concepts
• What does a Venn diagram do?

  Compares and contrasts two subjects
• What is a flow chart used for?

  Depicting steps in a process
• What is a writing outline?

  • Sequential list of ideas
  • Grouped logically and hierarchically
  • Provides an overview of topics
• What is the first step in developing an outline?

  Identify the thesis statement or problem
• How should topics be arranged in an outline?

  In hierarchical order with main points first
• What is a topic outline represented by?

  Keywords or phrases grouped into headings
• What is a sentence outline written in?

  Complete and declarative sentences
• What are the modes of writing discussed?

  • Narration: Sequence of events
  • Description: Sensory details
  • Comparison and Contrast: Similarities and differences
  • Cause and Effect: Investigating events
  • Problems and Solutions: Addressing difficulties
  • Persuasion: Influencing readers
• What does comparison focus on in writing?

  Illustrating similarities between subjects
• What does contrast illustrate in writing?

  What makes subjects different from each other
• What do causes refer to in writing?

  What produces an event or condition
• What are effects in writing?

  Results from an event or condition
• What is the problems and solutions pattern in writing?

  • Identifies difficulties or conflicts
  • Proposes methods to resolve issues
  • Argues for the importance of addressing problems