Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style

Question 1

Which statement best describes the effect of the author’s warning to be careful?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: He draws readers in by using a command.

Question 2

What tone does the passage most clearly convey?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: a tone of caution

Question 3

Based on the prompt, what is your purpose for writing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: to evaluate Mortimer’s style

Question 4

Which piece of evidence from the passage best completes the outline?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: ". . . you might feel inclined to turn to poaching. But be careful: this is risky."

Question 5

Which words and phrases could be replaced with precise or domain-specific language? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: “Way of writing” should be replaced with “writing style.”; B: “People from a long time ago” should be replaced with “Elizabethans.”; E: “Idea” should be replaced with “purpose.”

Question 6

Which phrase most clearly contributes to this tone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: “none of them will help you”

Question 7

In what way is this tone most effective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It emphasizes the danger of the plague.

Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style Answers

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