Analyzing Structure & Rhetoric
This is the main message or lesson the author wants to convey in a text.
What is the theme?
A word's denotation refers to its ____.
What is dictionary definition?
In a discussion, building on the ideas of others is an example of ____.
What is collaboration?
Writing an argument requires a claim, counterclaim, and this to support reasoning.
What is evidence?
When identifying the central idea of a text, you must distinguish it from what?
What is supporting detail?
Examining why an author chose to include specific information in a paragraph helps analyze ____.
What is the purpose?
The phrase "time flies" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is an idiom?
Asking clarifying questions during a discussion demonstrates what skill?
What is active listening?
The organization of ideas in writing to ensure clarity and logic is called ____.
What is structure?
This term refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject of a text.
What is tone?
This device, often found in persuasive texts, repeats key words or phrases to emphasize an idea.
What is repetition?
This grammatical device connects independent clauses, such as "however" or "therefore."
What is a conjunctive adverb?
When presenting a formal speech, adjusting tone and pacing ensures ____.
What is audience engagement?
When revising a draft, a writer should first focus on improving ____.
What is coherence?
Understanding the structure of a text helps determine how its parts contribute to ____.
What is the development of the main idea?
Identifying the audience of a text helps analyze its ____.
What is intended effect?
The ability to adapt language to formal or informal settings shows mastery of ____.
What is style?
This type of discussion explores multiple perspectives on a topic.
What is a debate?
This part of an argumentative essay restates the main points and reinforces the claim.
What is the conclusion?
When analyzing the interaction between ideas and events in a text, you are examining ____.
What is cause and effect?
A question that doesn’t require an answer, often used in speeches, is called ____.
What is a rhetorical question?
This punctuation mark is used to join two related independent clauses.
What is a semicolon?
Summarizing key points at the end of a discussion helps achieve ____.
What is closure?
The use of dialogue in narrative writing helps to develop ____.
What are characters?
Identifying the connotation of a word helps you understand its ____.
What is implied meaning?