analysing non-literary texts

Question 1

When analysing a non-literary text...

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... examine the ralationship between style and content,, ... find out the intention/purpose of the text., ... introduce text type, author + time of publication + sum up its topic., ... make sure you understand the text.

Question 2

In an analysis, we look at how...

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... the author tries to assist, guide or manipulate the addressee., ... a text's message is conveyed to its readers.

Question 3

A descriptive text presents information in a structured way.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

When analysing the structure of a text, you...

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can often find the point the author wants to make in the final paragraph., identify different aspects of the topic and their position in the text.

Question 5

Typical tones are:

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ironic, serious, humorous

Question 6

Which of the following are non-literary texts?

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police report, speech, news article

Question 7

To find out obout the perspective of a text, one can look at the nouns in the text.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

In an analysis, we need to find out a text's main message and purpose-

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The term style refers to...

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the kind of language the author employs.

Question 10

The tone of a text is the general mood, feeling or attitude being expressed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

In a non-literery text, there are usually no linguistic devices.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

An argumentative text tries to convince the reader of a certain point of view.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Common rhetorical devices are:

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personification, hyperbole, alliteration

Question 14

Important aspects of style are:

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choice of words, Register: formal, informal, colloquial..., syntax (sentence structure)

analysing non-literary texts

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