Content and Structure Flashcards

If a writer wants to explain the reasons an event occurred and its results, which text structure is most appropriate?

Answer: Cause and effect

Cause-and-effect structure is used to explain why something happened and what resulted from it.

Which of the following is the best revision of a wordy sentence: 'Due to the fact that it was raining, she decided not to go'?

Answer: Because it was raining, she decided not to go.

Replacing 'due to the fact that' with 'because' eliminates wordiness while preserving the meaning.

In a compare-and-contrast essay, the 'block method' means:

Answer: Discussing all points about one subject, then all points about the other

The block method covers all characteristics of subject A in one section, then all characteristics of subject B in another.

Which element is most important to establish in the opening of a persuasive essay?

Answer: A clear claim or position on the issue

A persuasive essay must state a clear claim early so the reader understands what position will be argued.

What is the function of a 'bridge sentence' between paragraphs?

Answer: To smoothly connect the idea of one paragraph to the next

A bridge sentence creates a smooth transition by linking the concluding idea of one paragraph to the opening idea of the next.

Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in: 'Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful'?

Answer: Walking down the street, I noticed the trees were beautiful.

The modifier 'walking down the street' must logically refer to a person (I), not the trees.

What does 'audience awareness' mean in writing?

Answer: Adapting content, tone, and vocabulary to suit the intended readers

Audience awareness means tailoring your writing's tone, vocabulary, and content to meet the needs and expectations of your specific readers.