What characterises the written language of new technologies

Use of abbreviations and shortened forms

Which of the following is typical of a narrative text?

Chronological sequence of events

What is a typical structural feature of academic writing?

Introduction, development, and conclusion

Scientific texts are characterised by:

Presentation of empirical facts and objectivity

What is “coherence” in a text?

Logical connection between ideas

What is intertextuality?

Reference to other texts and prior experiences

What is the primary reason for choosing written communication over oral?

Physical distance between participants

What does the “Plain English Campaign” promote?

Simplification and clarity in written texts

What are graphological resources?

Visual elements like headings, punctuation, and tables

What is a key difference between written and spoken texts?

Written texts lack immediate feedback

What is “generalisation” according to Kintsch and van Dijk?

Using more abstract, overarching propositions

Which feature is common in legal writing?

Precise, archaic, and sometimes Latin terminology

What is the main goal of an argumentative text?

To persuade or influence the reader

According to De Beaugrande and Dressler, “acceptability” refers to:

Reader’s tolerance to minor incoherence

What characterises expository texts?

Explaining, comparing, and exemplifying

Which device helps organise ideas logically in a written text?

Logical connectors like “therefore”, “however”

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1
What characterises the written language of new technologies
Use of literary devices
Use of abbreviations and shortened forms
Strict adherence to grammar rules
High formality and long paragraphs
2
Which of the following is typical of a narrative text?
Chronological sequence of events
Adjectives and similes
Directives and commands
Statistical analysis
3
What is a typical structural feature of academic writing?
Dialogue and informal tone
Use of clichés and routines
Introduction, development, and conclusion
Bullet-point summaries only
4
Scientific texts are characterised by:
Use of fictional examples
Presentation of empirical facts and objectivity
Informal tone and subjective opinion
Aesthetic use of language
5
Which of the following would be classified as a persuasive text?
A formal complaint letter
A biography
An operating manual
A weather report
6
In directive texts, what verb form is most common?
Past simple
Imperative
Passive voice
Present continuous
7
What is “coherence” in a text?
Use of passive constructions
Graphological balance
Spelling accuracy
Logical connection between ideas
8
What is intertextuality?
Reference to other texts and prior experiences
Repetition of key words
Variation in paragraph length
Relationship between image and caption
9
What is the primary reason for choosing written communication over oral?
Ability to edit in real time
The presence of the receiver
Physical distance between participants
Greater spontaneity
10
What does the “Plain English Campaign” promote?
Simplification and clarity in written texts
Legal language in education
Use of passive voice
Rich, complex structures
11
Which function of written language expresses the writer’s attitude?
Metalingual
Modal
Referential
Contact
12
What are graphological resources?
Vocabulary and spelling choices
Visual elements like headings, punctuation, and tables
Spoken discourse strategies
Rhetorical questions
13
What is a key difference between written and spoken texts?
Spoken language allows for more revision
Written texts lack immediate feedback
Written language uses more gestures
Written texts rely heavily on extralinguistic elements
14
What is “generalisation” according to Kintsch and van Dijk?
Expanding contracted forms
Using more abstract, overarching propositions
Removing complex grammar
Describing minor details
15
Which feature is common in legal writing?
Precise, archaic, and sometimes Latin terminology
Use of contractions
Narrative metaphors
Highly informal expressions
16
Which of these is a grammatical cohesive device?
Pronouns for reference
Repetition of a keyword
Use of synonyms
Alliteration
17
What is the main goal of an argumentative text?
To provide instructions
To summarise research
To persuade or influence the reader
To describe phenomena
18
According to De Beaugrande and Dressler, “acceptability” refers to:
Reader’s tolerance to minor incoherence
Clarity of headlines
Intertextual references
Orthographic clarity
19
What characterises expository texts?
Using informal language
Explaining, comparing, and exemplifying
Expressing emotions
Presenting arguments and counterarguments
20
Which device helps organise ideas logically in a written text?
Intonation patterns
Assent terms
Turn-taking
Logical connectors like “therefore”, “however”

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