REWRI

• What is the definition of discourse?

  Putting together words to create meaning
• What is the purpose of discourse?

  To effectively communicate ideas on a topic
• What influences an author's perspective in writing?

  Culture, social context, and personal experience
• How does culture affect an author's writing?

  It contributes to their personal biases
• What is social context in relation to discourse?

  The social environment influencing the author's perspective
• How do personal experiences affect an author's writing?

  They shape the author's interpretation of events
• What is discourse analysis?

  Examination of language and its societal context
• What is the goal of discourse analysis?

  To understand how language is used in real life
• What are the general modes of discourse?

  • Narration: Telling a story in order
  • 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
• What is the purpose of argument in discourse?

  To convince readers to accept a claim
• What does description in discourse involve?

  Relating to the five senses for visualization
• What is exposition used for?

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

  Creative fiction and nonfiction writing
• What is poetic discourse?

  Using language to form themes and ideas
• What is expressive discourse?

  Using personal narrative to explain a point of view
• What is transaction discourse used for?

  To direct readers to achieve a task
• What are the characteristics of academic discourse?

  Uses formal language and cites evidence
• What is included in the introduction of academic discourse?

  Issue relevance, objectives, and thesis statement
• What is the body of academic discourse?

  Presentation of research and supporting arguments
• What is the conclusion in academic discourse?

  Summarizes research and supports claims
• What is brainstorming?

  Generating ideas freely for writing
• What is a brainstorming list?

  A map of thoroughly explored ideas
• What are the steps to develop a brainstorming list?

  Start with a topic, generate, and evaluate ideas
• What are graphic organizers?

  Tools to visually organize information
• What is a mind map?

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

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

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

  A sequential list of discussed ideas
• What must a writer do to develop an outline?

  Identify thesis and arrange topics hierarchically
• What is a topic outline?

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

  Written in complete sentences with details
• What does narration show in writing?

  Sequence of events and involved elements
• What do action words do in narration?

  Drive the story forward
• What is the purpose of description in writing?

  To create a clear image using sensory details
• What are sensory details in descriptive writing?

  Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing
• What does "show not tell" mean in writing?

  Using actions and feelings instead of stating
• What is figurative language used for?

  To compare something to something else
• What is an interesting fact in writing?

  A surprising statement that captures attention
• What is a rhetorical question?

  A question asked for effect, not an answer