Analyzing Text: Language and Structure

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Read the following excerpt and identify which organizational pattern is primarily used to develop the thesis: "While both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources power our world, renewable energy offers a sustainable future. Unlike fossil fuels, which are finite and pollute the environment, solar and wind energy provide clean, endless power. By investing in renewables, we can reduce pollution and ensure energy security for generations to come." Options: Chronological order, Cause and effect, Compare and contrast, Problem and solution

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Compare and contrast

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How does an author’s use of rhetorical questions in a persuasive essay achieve a specific purpose?

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It encourages the reader to think critically about the topic.

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Which word in the sentence *"The thunder roared angrily as the storm approached."* most contributes to the mood, and what is the resulting mood?

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"angrily"; creates a tense mood

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Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of the word "home".

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Denotative: a building for living; Connotative: a place of comfort and belonging

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An author writes an editorial supporting stricter environmental regulations. Which evidence would best help you evaluate the author’s motivation and stance?

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The author’s background as an environmental scientist

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How does a combination of chronological and cause-and-effect organizational patterns help develop a thesis?

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It allows the author to show how events unfold and why they matter.

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Analyze how the author’s use of formal language in the passage achieves a specific purpose:

"It is imperative that we address the issue of climate change with urgency and resolve, for the consequences of inaction are dire."

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The formal language makes the argument sound more credible and serious.

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How does the author’s choice of short, abrupt sentences in a suspenseful story contribute to the tone?

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It adds to the suspense and tension of the story.

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Interpret the connotative power of the word "dove" in the sentence: *"She was a dove among crows."*

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It suggests she is peaceful and pure.

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Evaluate how an author’s personal investment in a controversial topic might affect the validity of their argument.

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It may introduce bias, affecting the objectivity and validity of the argument.