Question

Identify whether each piece of feedback applies to the speaker’s clarity and coherence, syntax and diction, or both.(1 point)
Clarity and Coherence Syntax and Diction
I’m not sure I understand the connection you’re making between students’ amount of homework and test scores. Can you please explain it?


When you say “clandestine,” do you mean “secret”? Why did you choose that word?


I don’t think I understand what you mean by “absolutism.” Can you please rephrase that?


I’m not following your line of reasoning about the effects of high-impact training. Can you elaborate?

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of each piece of feedback:

1. **Clarity and Coherence**: I’m not sure I understand the connection you’re making between students’ amount of homework and test scores. Can you please explain it?

2. **Syntax and Diction**: When you say “clandestine,” do you mean “secret”? Why did you choose that word?

3. **Clarity and Coherence**: I don’t think I understand what you mean by “absolutism.” Can you please rephrase that?

4. **Clarity and Coherence**: I’m not following your line of reasoning about the effects of high-impact training. Can you elaborate?

The first, third, and fourth pieces of feedback focus on clarity and coherence, while the second piece pertains to syntax and diction.