Language Impact Assessment

How does the use of punctuation contribute to the impact of a text?

• Punctuation enhances readability, emphasizing key points, and conveying the intended emotions.

• Punctuation is only used for decoration

• Punctuation has no impact on the text

• Punctuation conveys emotions of readers only

Why is varying sentence lengths purposefully important in writing?

• It confuses readers and makes the text harder to follow.

• It helps maintain reader engagement, adds rhythm and flow to the text, and can emphasize key points effectively.

• It encourages reader's creativity and expression.

• It disrupts the overall structure and coherence of the writing.

What is this series of punctuation '...' called?

What are some reasons why writers use ellipsis?

• To show omitted words from quotes.

• Pause for dramatic effect or suspense.

• Trailing off into silence.

• A dramatic device to insinuate that there’s more to come

How does figurative language contribute to the narrative impact of a text?

• Figurative language contributes to the narrative impact of a text by enhancing imagery, evoking emotions, and conveying complex ideas in a more engaging and memorable way.

• Figurative language contributes to the narrative impact of a text by reducing the word count, simplifying vocabulary, and removing descriptive elements.

• Figurative language contributes to the narrative impact of a text by adding footnotes, including irrelevant details, and using inconsistent grammar.

• Figurative language contributes to the narrative impact of a text by increasing the font size, changing the paper color, and using bold text.

In what ways can nuances in vocabulary words affect the overall message of a text?

• Nuances in vocabulary words have no impact on the overall message of a text

• Nuances in vocabulary words always enhance the overall message of a text

• Nuances in vocabulary words only affect the font size of a text

• Nuances in vocabulary words can affect the overall message of a text by changing the tone, connotation, and clarity of the message.

Explain how the use of different sentence lengths can create a specific tone in a narrative.

• Varying sentence lengths can influence the pace, rhythm, and overall tone of a narrative.

• Sentence length has no impact on the tone of a narrative.

• Long sentences always create a sense of urgency and excitement in a narrative.

• Using only short sentences creates a slow and monotonous tone.

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: 'The Force whispered secrets through the galaxy.'

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

When it comes to usage, the ellipsis functions like a couple of other punctuation marks such as dashes and .... ?

The old Jedi's heart was a withered oak, its branches gnarled and bare, struggling against the relentless Sith Lord.

What does the metaphor "The old Jedi's heart was a withered oak" suggest about the old Jedi?

• • He is strong and resilient.

• • He is old and emotionally worn out.

• • He is young and full of life.

• • He is happy and carefree.