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Understanding Written Connected Discourse by Richard Gonzales is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document defines reading as a cognitive process of deriving meaning from text through interaction between the reader and text. It also defines written text as a connected discourse, describing the four most common features of connected discourse: assimilation, catenation, elision, and intrusion. Examples are provided to illustrate each feature. The document notes that while connected discourse appears in fiction, it is not appropriate for formal writing.
- Author
- Richard Gonzales
- Language
- EN