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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?
Joins two or more independent clauses in a compound sentence (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
What is an independent clause?
A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause.
What is the effect of using strong, precise language?
Enhances clarity, credibility, and persuasiveness of the argument.
Why is it important to avoid repetition in sentence development?
Repetition can make writing monotonous and weaken the impact of the argument.
What is the role of transition words?
Connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs, creating a smooth flow and logical progression.
How do shifts in verb tense affect writing?
Inconsistencies in verb tense can confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of the argument.
How do shifts in point of view affect writing?
Inconsistencies in point of view can confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of the argument.
What is the impact of using varied sentence structures?
Keeps the reader engaged and prevents the writing from becoming monotonous.
What is the effect of using italics, bold, or quotation marks?
Emphasizes key ideas and draws the reader's attention to important points.
What is active voice and how is it used?
Subject performs the action; used for direct, clear statements.
What is passive voice and how is it used?
Subject receives the action; used to de-emphasize the actor or emphasize the action itself.
What are parallel structures and how are they used?
Using the same pattern of words to express similar ideas; creates rhythm and emphasizes connections.
What are rhetorical questions and how are they used?
Questions asked to make a point, not to get an answer; engages the reader and emphasizes a point.
How does using shorter sentences impact the tone?
Shorter sentences create a direct, impactful, and sometimes urgent tone.
How does using longer sentences impact the tone?
Longer sentences create a more contemplative, complex, and nuanced tone.
How does varying sentence length affect an argument?
It maintains reader interest and emphasizes key points through contrast.
Explain how sentence structure can clarify an argument.
Well-structured sentences make ideas clear and compelling, enhancing persuasiveness.
How does anaphora enhance persuasion?
Anaphora creates emphasis and rhythm, making the repeated idea more memorable and impactful.
What is the effect of placing key ideas at the beginning or end of a sentence?
It emphasizes those ideas, drawing the reader's attention and making them more memorable.
What is a simple sentence?
One independent clause expressing a complete thought.
What is a compound sentence?
Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
What is a complex sentence?
One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Define active voice.
The subject performs the action.
Define passive voice.
The subject receives the action.
What are parallel structures?
Using the same pattern of words to express similar ideas.
What is anaphora?
Repeating a phrase at the start of successive clauses or sentences.
What are rhetorical questions?
Questions asked to make a point, not to get an answer.
What is sentence development?
Crafting sentences to make writing clear, engaging, and persuasive.