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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.

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

A
in the topic sentence
B
before making a point
C
after making a point
D
in the concluding statement
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To analyze an author’s style, which elements should the reader identify? Check all that apply.

A
audience
B
plot
C
point of view
D
tone
E
word choice
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When a reader evaluates an author’s style, the reader

A
memorizes passages of interest.
B
adopts an attitude toward the text.
C
summarizes the main topics in the text.
D
judges it in a careful and thoughtful way.
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Which question should writers ask in order to consider their audience?

A
When is my writing due?
B
Who will read my writing?
C
How long should my writing be?
D
How will I reach my writing goal?
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A
audiences
B
connotations
C
origins
D
styles
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A
developing
B
evaluating
C
memorizing
D
paraphrasing
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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 found the author’s writing long and wished he had cut out some words.
C
I read the whole thing and thought the author did a pretty good job overall.
D
I liked how the author’s use of second-person point of view got my attention.
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Read the sentence.Lots of writers have written good stuff other than books, like stuff for movies.

A
Modern novelists often expand to other genres, such as screenwriting.
B
Modern writers often write books and other things, such as screenplays.
C
Many writers choose to write other things instead of books, such as movies.
D
Many novelists do good writing for books as well as for stuff like movies.

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