Question

What is parallel structure?(1 point)
Responses

pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen

pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point

using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way
using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way

using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance.**

Answer 2

What is a rhetorical device?(1 point)
Responses

a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance
a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance

the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point
the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point

the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience

a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer

Answer 3

The correct response is:

**the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience.**

Answer 4

What important factors should a writer consider when choosing a text structure? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

the kind of information that will be presented
the kind of information that will be presented

how old the events or people they are writing about are
how old the events or people they are writing about are

whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type
whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type

how important the events or people they are writing about are
how important the events or people they are writing about are

what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic

Answer 5

The two correct answers are:

1. **the kind of information that will be presented**
2. **what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic**

Answer 6

Use the scenario to answer the question.

You want to write an essay about how North American cuisine has evolved over time. You hope to help the audience understand when certain foods were introduced and when they were most popular.
Which text structure would best fit this essay?

(1 point)
Responses

compare and contrast
compare and contrast

sequential
sequential

problem and solution
problem and solution

cause and effect

Answer 7

The best text structure for your essay about how North American cuisine has evolved over time, focusing on when certain foods were introduced and their popularity, would be:

**sequential.**

Answer 8

Use the scenario to answer the question.

You want to write an essay about how a specific law was passed. You hope to help the audience understand decisions lawmakers made and why they made certain choices.
Which text structure would best fit this essay?

(1 point)
Responses

compare and contrast
compare and contrast

sequential
sequential

cause and effect
cause and effect

problem and solution

Answer 9

The best text structure for your essay about how a specific law was passed, focusing on the decisions lawmakers made and the reasons behind those choices, would be:

**cause and effect.**