If a Research Report Is Written in the Third Person

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a research report is written in the third person (he, she, it, and they) , the writer most likely used

• A) a persuasive approach that aims to convince the reader to agree with the writer's stance.
• B) a subjective approach that includes personal thoughts and feelings.
• C) an objective approach that is factual.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Chomskian Linguistics

A branch of theoretical linguistics founded by Noam Chomsky, focusing on the inherent structures of language and the cognitive capacities necessary for language acquisition.

Dialect

A regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, especially from the standard language of the country or region.

Noam Chomsky

An influential American linguist, philosopher, and political activist known for his theories on language acquisition and criticism of media and politics.

Language and Power

The way in which language is used to exert control, influence others, and maintain social hierarchies within societies.