Analyzing the Structure of Paragraphs
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 4 of "Nature vs. Nurture", the author asks four questions, one right after the other. What are two explanations why did the author might have done this.
It is structured around compare and contrast that convey questions that genes produce common features.
It is structured around direct questions that convey the facts that genes produce common features.
To make the author think about the questions.
To pull readers directly into a challenging topic that might seem distant from their everyday lives. Rapid fire question can be more interesting to read than a series of simple questions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do you organize the body paragraphs in a compare and contrast essay?
By discussing all points of comparison or contrast together.
By randomly presenting points of comparison or contrast.
By discussing only the similarities and not the differences.
By discussing one point of comparison or contrast at a time.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When evaluating the structure of a text, what should you focus on?
The font size
The paragraph length
The margin size
How organization supports meaning
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do you best evaluate the effectiveness of a text's structure?
Count paragraphs
Analyze how organization serves purpose
Measure page length
Check punctuation marks
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
To provide a detailed example
To conclude the paragraph
To ask a rhetorical question
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a cohesive paragraph?
A paragraph with varied sentence lengths
A paragraph with a clear main idea and supporting details
A paragraph with complex vocabulary
A paragraph with a humorous tone
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In analyzing paragraph structure, what is the role of transition words?
To confuse the reader
To connect ideas smoothly
To introduce new topics
To conclude the essay
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
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