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What is parallel structure?(1 point)
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pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance
using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance
using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way
using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way
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The correct response is: using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance.
What is parallel structure?(1 point)
Responses
pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance
using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance
using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way
The correct response is: using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance.
What is a rhetorical device?(1 point)
Responses
the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point
the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point
the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance
a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance
a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer
The correct response is: the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience.
What important factors should a writer consider when choosing a text structure? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
how important the events or people they are writing about are
how important the events or people they are writing about are
what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic
what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic
how old the events or people they are writing about are
how old the events or people they are writing about are
whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type
whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type
the kind of information that will be presented
The two correct answers are:
1. What the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic
2. The kind of information that will be presented
You want to write an essay about how North American cuisine has evolved over time. You hope to help the audience understand when certain foods were introduced and when they were most popular.
Which text structure would best fit this essay?
(1 point)
Responses
sequential
sequential
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
The best text structure for this essay would be sequential, as it would allow the writer to present the information in chronological order, showing the progression and evolution of North American cuisine over time.
You want to write an essay about how a specific law was passed. You hope to help the audience understand decisions lawmakers made and why they made certain choices.
Which text structure would best fit this essay?
(1 point)
Responses
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
problem and solution
sequential
sequential
compare and contrast