What important factors should a writer consider when choosing a text structure? Select the two correct answers.

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

the kind of information that will be presented

how important 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

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The correct answers are:

- What the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic
- The kind of information that will be presented
What is a rhetorical device?
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a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer
a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer

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 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 correct answer is: The use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
What is parallel structure?
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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

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

pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
The correct answer is: Using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance
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?

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compare and contrast
compare and contrast

problem and solution
problem and solution

sequential
sequential

cause and effect
The most suitable text structure for this essay would be sequential.
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?

Responses

compare and contrast
compare and contrast

sequential
sequential

problem and solution
problem and solution

cause and effect
The most suitable text structure for this essay would be cause and effect.