Question 1

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Question 1
A)Why do writers vary their syntax in a text?(1 point)
Responses

to encourage creative thinking
to encourage creative thinking

to provide historical context
to provide historical context

to engage the reader
to engage the reader

to educate the reader
to educate the reader
Question 2
A)What is syntax?(1 point)
Responses

The set of grammatical rules that determine how words and phrases are arranged in a sentence.
The set of grammatical rules that determine how words and phrases are arranged in a sentence.

A sentence that contains one independent clause.
A sentence that contains one independent clause.

A piece of writing that is meant to persuade readers to feel a certain way.
A piece of writing that is meant to persuade readers to feel a certain way.

A group of sentences set apart from other groups in a piece of writing.
A group of sentences set apart from other groups in a piece of writing.
Question 3
A)How might an author vary syntax in their writing?(1 point)
Responses

By using a variety of sentence lengths and structures.
By using a variety of sentence lengths and structures.

By incorporating various types of figurative language.
By incorporating various types of figurative language.

By including both explanatory and persuasive details.
By including both explanatory and persuasive details.

By including elements of surprise and suspense.
By including elements of surprise and suspense.
Question 4
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

In her varied works, Harjo weaves together the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Native Americans, women, and the Earth. She brings to life the history of her people, often overlooked in mainstream literature. She writes about her experiences as a woman. Some say she speaks for the earth. Isn't it remarkable how some authors can transport us into a world we would otherwise never explore? 
How does the text vary syntax?

(1 point)
Responses

by including a single interrogative sentence 
by including a single interrogative sentence

by using mostly imperative sentences 
by using mostly imperative sentences

by using mostly simple sentences 
by using mostly simple sentences

by including a single complex sentence 
by including a single complex sentence 
Question 5
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1951, Joy Harjo is a poet, a musician, a children’s book author, a lecturer, and an award-winning writer, as well as the first Native American U.S. poet laureate. Her poetry is a vivid reflection of her life experiences and her connection to her Muscogee (Creek) heritage. Harjo is a symbol of resilience and creativity for her people and many others. Her words are powerful.
Why does the text most likely begin with a long compound sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

to detail the many awards Harjo has won 
to detail the many awards Harjo has won

to focus on where Harjo was born 
to focus on where Harjo was born

to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments 
to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments

to show the importance of her age

GPT-4o mini · Accepted Answer

Here are the suggested responses for each question based on the context provided:

Question 1 A) Why do writers vary their syntax in a text?
Response: to engage the reader

Question 2 A) What is syntax?
Response: The set of grammatical rules that determine how words and phrases are arranged in a sentence.

Question 3 A) How might an author vary syntax in their writing?
Response: By using a variety of sentence lengths and structures.

Question 4 A) How does the text vary syntax?
Response: by including a single interrogative sentence

Question 5 A) Why does the text most likely begin with a long compound sentence?
Response: to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments

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