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What is parallel structure?(1 point)

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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

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

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

What is a rhetorical device?(1 point)
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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 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 pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance

What important factors should a writer consider when choosing a text structure? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type
whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type

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

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

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

how old the events or people they are writing about are

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)
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problem and solution
problem and solution

sequential
sequential

cause and effect
cause and effect

compare and contrast

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

cause and effect
cause and effect

problem and solution
problem and solution

sequential

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Here are the correct answers to your questions:

  1. What is parallel structure?

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

  2. What is a rhetorical device?

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

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

    • The kind of information that will be presented.
    • What the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic.

  4. Use the scenario to answer the question about North American cuisine evolution.

    • Sequential

  5. Use the scenario to answer the question about how a specific law was passed.

    • Cause and effect