Analyzing Ideas, Structure, and Purpose in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Question 4 of 17 • LAUSD-Common Core English Language Arts 10 B (Prescriptive) - Summer

What features of the passage identify it as using a cause-and-effect structure? Select three options.

Answer

The first sentence lists specific conditions followed by what might eventually happen.

The first sentence uses the expressions “on the one hand” and “on the other hand.”

The second sentence starts with the expression “for this reason.”

The second sentence lists potential consequences of the situation described.

The second sentence describes the citizens of the conquered city.

Analyzing Ideas, Structure, and Purpose in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince

QuizMultiple Select

Question 4 of 17 • LAUSD-Common Core English Language Arts 10 B (Prescriptive) - Summer

Answer

The first sentence lists specific conditions followed by what might eventually happen.

The first sentence uses the expressions “on the one hand” and “on the other hand.”

The second sentence starts with the expression “for this reason.”

The second sentence lists potential consequences of the situation described.

The second sentence describes the citizens of the conquered city.

Analyzing Ideas, Structure, and Purpose in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince