NJGPA Analyzing Author's Craft and Text Structure in Informational Texts 5

Question 1

An author structures an article by first describing a problem in inner-city schools, then presenting data on the issue, and finally proposing specific reforms. Which text structure BEST describes this organization?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Moving from identifying a problem through evidence to proposing reforms is a classic problem-and-solution text structure.

Question 2

A writer uses short, simple sentences during a description of a crisis event and longer, complex sentences when explaining background context. What effect does this sentence variety create?

Accepted Answer

It varies pacing—short sentences create urgency, longer ones provide reflection

Answer

Varying sentence length is a craft technique where short sentences build tension and urgency, while longer sentences slow pace and allow for detailed explanation.

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST example of an author using specific word choice to convey a negative tone toward a policy?

Accepted Answer

'Officials rammed through the controversial measure despite widespread opposition.'

Answer

The word 'rammed' carries a forceful, aggressive connotation and, combined with 'controversial' and 'despite widespread opposition,' signals a clearly negative tone.

Question 4

A student reads an informational text that opens with a broad claim, narrows to specific examples, and ends with a restated conclusion. This organizational pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Deductive structure moving from general to specific

Answer

Moving from a broad claim to specific supporting examples and then restating the conclusion is a deductive organizational structure.

Question 5

When an author of a scientific article uses passive voice ('It was found that...') instead of active voice ('Researchers found that...'), what is the MOST LIKELY reason?

Accepted Answer

To emphasize objectivity and focus on findings rather than the researchers

Answer

Scientific writing often uses passive voice to emphasize the findings themselves and convey objectivity rather than focusing on who performed the action.

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NJGPA Analyzing Author's Craft and Text Structure in Informational Texts 5