AnswersOK-English Language Arts 12 A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style

Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style Answers

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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.

A
In addition to providing facts, the writer uses a variety of interesting words.
B
The writer repeats the word “deadly” so much that it becomes alarming.
C
Last night, I couldn’t stop thinking, “Wow,” about what the writer said.
D
The writer has good control of his language, tone, and point of view.
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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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Before writing her essay, Larissa asked herself the following question.What is my goal for writing?

A
topic.
B
tone.
C
purpose.
D
audience.
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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 literary analysis paragraph.In Parasite, author Mira Grant’s writing style helps readers examine the dangers of medical technology. Grant uses precise wording to help readers grasp advanced medical concepts. Her clear style allows readers to explore a world that might otherwise be beyond them.

A
a concluding statement
B
a specific point
C
supporting evidence
D
a topic sentence
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Read the sentence.The playwright created a tragedy with nice characterizations.

A
playwright
B
tragedy
C
nice
D
characterizations
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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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A
audiences
B
connotations
C
origins
D
styles

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