Question 1

If you are studying what people do with language in specific social settings, then you are conducting a
A) Conversation analysis
B) Discourse analysis
C) Critical discourse analysis
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysis is the study of language use across various social contexts, focusing on how language functions in communication.

Question 2

This type of analysis tends to connect macro-level Discourses to micro- and macro-level discourse:
A) Conversational analysis
B) Discourse analysis
C) Critical discourse analysis
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical discourse analysis (CDA) connects macro-level Discourses, such as societal structures and power relations, to micro-level discourse, such as language use in specific contexts, and examines how these levels influence each other.

Question 3

Scholars understand "little d" discourse to mean:
A) The micro practices of every day talk
B) The non-verbal aspects of discourse
C) The organizing ideologies that order our world
D) The discourse that shapes social reality

Accepted Answer

"Little d" discourse refers to the micro practices of everyday talk, focusing on the details of language use in specific interactions.

Question 4

Discourse analysis differs from conversation analysis in that:
A) DA relies on inductive reasoning to see patterns in talk
B) DA relies on empirical evidence to support claims
C) DA focuses on how the parts of discourse work
D) DA focuses on how meaning is constructed

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysis (DA) focuses on how meaning is constructed in communication, examining the broader context and social factors, whereas conversation analysis typically focuses on the structure and patterns of talk.

Question 5

If you are concerned about unequal power relations in the reality of fast-food workers in a particular context and want to reform those relations, you will likely conduct this type of analysis:
A) Conversation analysis
B) Discourse analysis
C) Critical discourse analysis
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical discourse analysis is focused on understanding and challenging power dynamics and inequalities in communication and social practices, making it suitable for analyzing and reforming power relations in contexts like fast-food work environments.

Question 6

In a published discourse analysis study, the researcher's claim is likely to appear as:
A) A purpose statement
B) A central assertion
C) A research question
D) All of the above are possible

Accepted Answer

In discourse analysis, the researcher's claim can be presented as a purpose statement, a central assertion, or a research question, depending on the structure and focus of the study.

Question 7

This level of discourse analysis goes beyond just the close analysis of language in a specific local context to also look at broader patterns and generalizing to similar local contexts:
A) Micro-level
B) Meso-level
C) Macro-level
D) Meta-level

Accepted Answer

The answer of This level of discourse analysis goes beyond...

Question 8

Linguists use this method to explain language structure within particular genres:
A) Corpus discourse analysis
B) Critical discourse analysis
C) Generic discourse analysis
D) Interpretive discourse analysis

Accepted Answer

Corpus discourse analysis involves examining language structure within specific genres by analyzing large collections of texts (corpora) to identify patterns and features.

Question 9

Research that analyzes one type of communication, such as call-center dyads or selfies, is studying:
A) Adjacency pairs
B) Speech communities
C) Genre
D) Social practices

Accepted Answer

Research that focuses on a specific type of communication, like call-center interactions or selfies, is studying a "genre," which refers to a category of communication characterized by particular forms, styles, or purposes.

Question 10

A researcher who studies how people accomplish ways of doing things with others, such as being polite or gossiping, is examining:
A) Social practices
B) Identity performances
C) Entity creation
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The researcher is examining social practices, which involve the ways people interact and accomplish tasks with others, including behaviors like being polite or gossiping.

Question 11

Mortenson (2017) studied flirting in online dating. This is an example of a study that focuses on:
A) Social practice
B) Identity performance
C) Entity creation
D) Ideology

Accepted Answer

The study of flirting in online dating is an example of examining social practices, as it involves understanding the behaviors and interactions between individuals in a social context.

Question 12

You design a study to interpret how a member of a student organization negotiates the transition to becoming a leader of the organization. Your study is focusing on:
A) Social practice
B) Identity performance
C) Entity creation
D) Ideology

Accepted Answer

The study focuses on how an individual navigates and performs their identity as they transition into a leadership role within an organization.

Question 13

In a study of discourse about sea-level rise, a researcher reveals the beliefs and values that influence the language used. The researcher is highlighting:
A) Social practice
B) Identity performance
C) Entity creation
D) Ideology

Accepted Answer

The researcher is highlighting ideology, as they are revealing the underlying beliefs and values that shape the language used in discourse about sea-level rise.

Question 14

To start a discourse analysis project, you most likely will begin by:
A) Developing a claim and then selecting some evidence
B) Selecting some evidence and then developing a claim
C) Doing a literature review and then developing a claim
D) Doing a literature review and then selecting some evidence

Accepted Answer

In discourse analysis, it is common to start by selecting evidence or data, such as texts or conversations, and then develop a claim or hypothesis based on the patterns and themes observed in that evidence.

Question 15

In selecting talk and text, Phillips and Hardy (2002) advise considering which talk and texts are:
A) Most important
B) Used by the most powerful actors
C) Distributed most widely
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Phillips and Hardy (2002) suggest considering all these factors as they contribute to understanding the influence and reach of the discourse.

Question 16

A researcher who collects evidence from multiple sources is attempting to:
A) Confirm the researcher's perspective of the communication context
B) Ensure the reliability of data measurements within the context
C) Triangulate to help construct a convincing account of how meaning is operating in a context
D) Compensate for the difficulties of coding non-interactive evidence

Accepted Answer

Triangulation involves using multiple sources or methods to gather evidence, which helps in constructing a comprehensive and convincing account of how meaning operates within a context.

Question 17

A first time discourse analyst should construct one these to guide the analyst's attempt to analyze multiple samples of talk and text:
A) Analytic memo
B) Unit of analysis
C) Codebook
D) Coding scheme

Accepted Answer

The answer of A first time discourse analyst should construct...

Question 18

Discourse analysts use this type of coding:
A) Open coding and categorizing
B) Thematic
C) In-vivo
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysts use various types of coding, including open coding, thematic, and in-vivo, to analyze and interpret language and communication patterns.

Question 19

Taking detailed notes and creating a detailed code book when doing discourse analysis will enhance:
A) The researcher's credibility
B) The credibility of the research report
C) The triangulation of the evidence collected
D) Both a and b

Accepted Answer

Taking detailed notes and creating a detailed code book enhances both the researcher's credibility and the credibility of the research report by ensuring transparency and rigor in the analysis process.

Question 20

An ethical concern of using informed consent in discourse analysis research is:
A) The use of a consent form may take too much time for participants to complete
B) The use of a consent form may influence how people in the study use language
C) The use of a consent form may influence how audio and video taping occur
D) The use of a consent form may reduce a researcher's credibility with participants
Essays:

Accepted Answer

In discourse analysis, the way language is used is crucial. A consent form might make participants more self-conscious about their language, potentially altering their natural discourse and affecting the study's authenticity.

Quiz 14: Discourse Analysis: Interpreting Evaluating Language-In-Use

If you are studying what people do with language in specific social settings, then you are conducting a

This type of analysis tends to connect macro-level Discourses to micro- and macro-level discourse:

Scholars understand "little d" discourse to mean:

Discourse analysis differs from conversation analysis in that:

If you are concerned about unequal power relations in the reality of fast-food workers in a particular context and want to reform those relations, you will likely conduct this type of analysis:

In a published discourse analysis study, the researcher's claim is likely to appear as:

This level of discourse analysis goes beyond just the close analysis of language in a specific local context to also look at broader patterns and generalizing to similar local contexts:

Linguists use this method to explain language structure within particular genres:

Research that analyzes one type of communication, such as call-center dyads or selfies, is studying:

A researcher who studies how people accomplish ways of doing things with others, such as being polite or gossiping, is examining:

Mortenson (2017) studied flirting in online dating. This is an example of a study that focuses on:

You design a study to interpret how a member of a student organization negotiates the transition to becoming a leader of the organization. Your study is focusing on:

In a study of discourse about sea-level rise, a researcher reveals the beliefs and values that influence the language used. The researcher is highlighting:

To start a discourse analysis project, you most likely will begin by:

In selecting talk and text, Phillips and Hardy (2002) advise considering which talk and texts are:

A researcher who collects evidence from multiple sources is attempting to:

A first time discourse analyst should construct one these to guide the analyst's attempt to analyze multiple samples of talk and text:

Discourse analysts use this type of coding:

Taking detailed notes and creating a detailed code book when doing discourse analysis will enhance:

An ethical concern of using informed consent in discourse analysis research is: