Syntax
What is syntax?
Syntax is the structure and arrangement of words and sentences, which is used for an intended purpose.
What is the difference between purpose and message?
Purpose is usually linked with an action the author wants the reader to take while, the message is simply what the author wants the reader to take away.
q.16 In paragraph 4, "increasingly injurious as society progresses" is reinforced by all of the following except:
E.) "Women do not understand politics" (paragraph 8)
What is diction?
Diction is the word choice(s) and patterns made/used to develop the author's intended purpose.
What does the S is space cat stand for?
Speaker
q2 In the third paragraph sentence 11, what should the writer do to ensure that the sentences progress coherently?
D.) Leave it where it is.
q.13 The author's main purpose in the passage is to?
D.) Criticize the male-dominated society
open-ended
When is our next 3c due?
How many given sources(minimum) do you need for synthesis?
q3 Which of the following changes would the writer need to make in order for this new information to work in the context of the overall argument the writer is making?
Gallup remained skeptical that the cleaner wrasse actually recognized itself in the mirror, arguing that its likely the fish fixated on the mark because it mistook it for a parasite on another fish.
A.) Updating the line of reasoning in the final paragraph to acknowledge Gallup's contrasting perspective and respond to it.
What is the purpose of the passage?
open ended
Which of the following would best replace the word in parenthesis, that would be consistent with the information provided in the sentence and maintain the style and tone of the passage?
B.) unusual
A.) robot-centered
True or False, power verbs are ONE way to earn the sophistication point.
True
q5 Redouan Bshary offered his opinions on the study, "I never saw a cleaner swimming on its back and I never saw a cleaner scratching its throat. These are new behaviors that are apparently tightly linked to the mirror.
Which of the following versions of the underlined text would best accomplish this goal?
E.) Redouan Bshary, a biologist familiar with the cleaner wrasse behavior, found the study remarkable, stating.
In paragraph 2, the author maintains that men support their position on equality for women based upon which of the following approaches?
B.) a syllogism using a faulty premise
How do rhetorical choices help achieve the authors' purpose?
open-ended
q.17 In addition to indicating a direct quotation, the author uses quotation marks to indicate (this is more syntax)
E.) that the author does not take responsibility for her words
List 3 types of Diction(any 3)
Ex: Informal, Formal, Slang, Poetic
q1 (Subsequently), humans typically pass the test starting around 18 months of age.
Which version of the word in parenthesis best achieves a transitional phrase to show the relationship between the evidence in the sentences and the other ideas in the paragraph?
B.) For instance
q.18 According to the author, men view the primary purpose of the government to be?
C.) obtaining as much power as possible
q.21 To present her argument, Gilman primarily uses which of the following rhetorical strategies?
C.) Cause and effect
The tone of the passage is best described as
What is Mrs, Murray teaching instead of English next year?
Broadcasting