Discourse Is Best Defined As

question 6

Multiple Choice

Discourse is best defined as:

• A) spoken and written texts created within a certain social or cultural context.
• B) longwinded speeches at political meetings.
• C) arguments put forward in favour of one political party or another.
• D) written appeals that are too complicated for most readers.
• E) speeches within a professional group that are meant to be obscure to everyone else.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as perception, memory, thought, and complex motor functions.

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.