What is a discourse when referring to reading and writing?

Answer 1

I think the key difference between discourse and general conversation is that discourse offers analysis, evidence, and an argument. It is done after engaging with a piece of reading, writing, speech, or art. Anyone can start discourse verbally or in writing. However, the idea is that is offering a thoughtful questioning and claim that can allow for a response from someone else.

Answer 2

The word can have several meanings:

any extended piece of writing or speech that has a single purpose or meaning

using language to express a formal way of thinking

the way language is used socially to present broad historical meanings.

Answer 3

A discourse is the use of sentences through writing or speaking.