NJGPA Evaluation Content and Structure 3

Question 1

A student evaluating a nonfiction text notices the author repeatedly uses emotionally charged words like 'catastrophic' and 'devastating' rather than neutral language. This technique is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Manipulate the reader's emotions rather than reason

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Provide objective data

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Build logical credibility

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Establish the author's qualifications

Question 2

In a research-based essay, which sentence functions as an effective topic sentence for a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 35%.

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There are many opinions about this topic.

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This paragraph will discuss exercise benefits.

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Exercise is good for people in many ways.

Question 3

When an author presents two opposing viewpoints side by side to highlight their differences, which text structure is being used?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Sequential

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Descriptive

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Problem and solution

Question 4

A conclusion that simply repeats the introduction word for word is considered weak because it:

Accepted Answer

Fails to synthesize ideas or leave the reader with a lasting impression

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Uses too many transition words

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Is too short for an effective conclusion

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Introduces new arguments at the end

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST example of an irrelevant detail that should be removed from an argumentative essay about public transportation?

Accepted Answer

A description of the author's favorite food

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Statistics on bus ridership in major cities

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A quote from an urban planning expert

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Data comparing carbon emissions of cars vs. buses

Question 6

A writer uses the structure: Claim → Evidence → Reasoning → Conclusion. The 'Reasoning' step primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Explain how the evidence supports the claim

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Restate the claim

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Introduce new evidence

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Summarize the entire essay

Question 7

An author writing about the benefits of renewable energy includes a paragraph acknowledging the high installation costs of solar panels. This inclusion demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Intellectual honesty that strengthens credibility

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A logical fallacy

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An off-topic digression

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Weak argumentation