NJGPA Analyzing Author's Craft and Text Structure in Informational Texts 3

Question 1

An author writing about water conservation uses the phrase 'the root of the problem' when discussing wasteful irrigation practices. This phrase is an example of what literary device?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

'The root of the problem' is a metaphor that compares the cause of a problem to the root of a plant.

Question 2

Which text structure would be MOST appropriate for an article explaining why deforestation leads to increased carbon emissions?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Cause-and-effect structure is best suited for explaining how one event or condition leads to specific outcomes.

Question 3

A journalist writes: 'The factory poured chemicals into the river; meanwhile, regulators remained silent.' What effect does this sentence structure create?

Accepted Answer

It creates dramatic irony by juxtaposing harmful action with inaction

Answer

The juxtaposition of harmful action and simultaneous regulatory silence creates dramatic irony that emphasizes negligence.

Question 4

When an author repeats a key phrase at the beginning of several consecutive sentences, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Anaphora

Answer

Anaphora is the rhetorical device of repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences to create emphasis or rhythm.

Question 5

An article about cybersecurity is divided into sections titled 'The Threat,' 'The Vulnerability,' and 'The Solution.' What overall text structure does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Section titles that progress from identifying a threat/vulnerability to offering a solution indicate a problem-solution text structure.

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NJGPA Analyzing Author's Craft and Text Structure in Informational Texts 3