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Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style — Quiz Answers

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Read the literary analysis paragraph. Shakespeare’s writing style reveals information about attitudes toward the landscape. His precise word choice provides detailed descriptions of the outdoors. In Titus Andronicus , he uses words like "ruthless,” "vast,” and "gloomy” to describe forests. Although he is known as the "playwright’s playwright,” Shakespeare could have been a travel guide. Which sentence from the paragraph contains the best use of domain-specific vocabulary?

A
Although he is known as the “playwright’s playwright,” Shakespeare could have been a travel guide.
B
Shakespeare’s writing style reveals information about attitudes toward the landscape.
C
His precise word choice provides detailed descriptions of the outdoors.
D
In Titus Andronicus , he uses words like “ruthless,” “vast,” and “gloomy” to describe forests.
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The purpose of adding relevant evidence to a paragraph is to

A
conclude a topic.
B
introduce a topic.
C
support a point.
D
add a point.
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Which sentence uses precise, domain-specific wording?

A
I enjoyed reading all that stuff the author wrote about the landscape.
B
I read the whole thing and thought the author did a pretty good job overall.
C
I liked how the author’s use of second-person point of view got my attention.
D
I found the author’s writing long and wished he had cut out some words.
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At what point should a writer introduce evidence in a paragraph?

A
before making a point
B
in the concluding statement
C
in the topic sentence
D
after making a point
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Read the beginning of the literary analysis paragraph. The writer has a very accomplished style. His descriptions make the facts more dramatic for the reader. Which sentence would further develop the paragraph by providing evidence to support the point?

A
Last night, I couldn’t stop thinking, “Wow,” about what the writer said.
B
The writer has good control of his language, tone, and point of view.
C
In addition to providing facts, the writer uses a variety of interesting words.
D
The writer repeats the word “deadly” so much that it becomes alarming.
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Which of these are examples of strong evidence? Choose three correct answers.

A
evidence that is based on personal opinions about the topic
B
evidence that is colorful enough to make the topic entertaining
C
evidence that is directly related to the topic
D
evidence that is specific to the topic
E
evidence that is substantial enough to fully support the topic
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Which question should writers ask in order to consider their audience?

A
Who will read my writing?
B
How will I reach my writing goal?
C
When is my writing due?
D
How long should my writing be?

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