Discursive Writing

Question 1

Just feel ‘the vibe’” is an example of which discursive technique

Accepted Answer

Informal language

Question 2

A discursive text can include anecdotes (personal life stories)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of discursive writing?

Accepted Answer

Use of first-person and informal language

Question 4

What two techniques are used the in the following: "Forget larrikins."

Accepted Answer

Short sentence and Aussie slang

Question 5

Discursive writing must have a final opinion or position.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Discursive writing can shift between formal and informal tones.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the structure of discursive writing?

Accepted Answer

Flexible and exploratory

Question 8

What tone is used throughout the article

Accepted Answer

Humorous and conversational

Question 9

Which of these is encouraged in discursive writing but not in persuasive essays?

Accepted Answer

Use of figurative language

Question 10

You can include personal anecdotes in a discursive response

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What discursive feature is used in the opening line: “Australians have a dirty little secret

Accepted Answer

Bold, provocative statement

Question 12

How should a discursive piece end?

Accepted Answer

With a question or open-ended idea

Question 13

Discursive texts should NEVER be funny

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a discursive text?

Accepted Answer

To explore multiple ideas and perspectives without persuading

Question 15

Which best describes the structure of the article?

Accepted Answer

Moves through various ideas and statistics, ending in an open reflection

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