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Reading And Writngin Literature Question Paper

Reading And Writngin Literature 

Course:Diploma In Education

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013



Moi University
Office of the academic officer,
University examinations
2012/2013 academic year
Second semester examination
For diploma in secondary education

Course code: Dse 179
Course title:Reading and writing in literature
Date 19thapril,2013.
Time:2.00 p.m-5.00 p.m

Instruction to candidates.
Answer three questions:question one is compulsory.

1.Discuss the following types of writing using relevant examples
a)Narratives
b)Discursive writing
c)Exponential writing
d)Descriptive writing
e)Critical writing
f)Persuasive writing (30 marks)

2.a)Why is reading an important skill? (10 marks)
b)List five physical process of reading (8 marks)
c)Discuss sub-vocalization as a process (5 marks)

3.i)Define the following terms as used in reading and writing
a)Surveying
b)Skimming
c)Trans coding
d)Scanning (10 marks)
ii)Differentiate between extensive and intensive reading.(5 marks)
iii)Discuss three features of academic writing (5 marks)

4."Unity and cohesion are essential qualities of paragraph". Using a paragraph of not more than 40 words illustrate the above statement. (20 marks)


5.Select any of the following aspects of cohesion and discuss how they are achieved in a text.
I)Substitution
II)Ellipsis
III)Conjurations (20 marks)








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