Which term corresponds to Text as a Vehicle for Information?

• A. Text as a Vehicle for Information
• B. Text as a Stimulus for Production
• C. Text as a Linguistic Object
• D. Dictogloss

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how a text functions as a way to convey information in language learning. Text as a Vehicle for Information means the primary purpose of the text is to deliver facts, knowledge, or content to the reader, rather than to prompt language production or to analyze language features. In teaching, such texts are used to improve reading comprehension and expose learners to authentic informational language, like a news article, a report, or a manual. The label directly reflects that purpose, making it the best fit for the description.

The other options refer to different uses: a text can be used as a Stimulus for Production, where the goal is to trigger learners to speak or write; a Text as a Linguistic Object focuses on studying the language features within the text; and Dictogloss is a classroom activity that uses listening to reconstruct a text, emphasizing form and accuracy rather than simply conveying information.