Decoding the Sentence

Which of the following best describes the central idea of Professor Quill's article?

• Expanding vocabulary is essential for strong essay writing.

• Crafting clear and concise sentences is crucial for effective writing.

• Creative inspiration is the foundation of quality prose.

• Reading classic literature leads to better writing skills.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

According to the article, clarity in writing primarily results from thorough ________.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match each writing issue with the corresponding example from the article:

• Redundancy

• Seemingly no reason at all

• Weakening phrases

• Not really

• Ambiguity

• Multiple chances over and over

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Explain why the sentence "You can't write a good essay without first mastering the art of the clear sentence" is more effective than the original, more complex version from the article.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following strategies are recommended in the article for improving sentence clarity? (Select all that apply.)

• Use complex vocabulary to appear knowledgeable.

• Remove redundant phrases.

• Focus on editing and revision.

• Add descriptive adjectives whenever possible.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Categorize the following phrases based on whether they contribute to clarity or cause confusion in writing:

Groups:

(a) Contribute to clarity

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(b) Cause confusion

• Seemingly no reason at all

• Clear sentences are the foundation

• Not really

• Direct statements strengthen arguments

• Sort of feels like it's important

• Extra words often just muddle things

• Precision in language improves readability

• Concise writing enhances understanding

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Revise the following sentence to improve clarity, using the principles from the article:

In the course of the novels we are given multiple chances over and over to become suspicious of Snape's character, most importantly the multiple times that he harasses Harry and his friends for seemingly no reason at all even though they hadn't done anything to him.