SAT Essay Writing & Analysis 3

Question 1

Placing two contrasting ideas side by side for effect is called:

Accepted Answer

Juxtaposition

Answer

Juxtaposition sets contrasting elements next to each other to highlight differences.

Question 2

The word choices an author makes to create tone are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Diction

Answer

Diction is the author's specific word choice, which shapes tone.

Question 3

How sentences are structured and arranged is known as:

Accepted Answer

Syntax

Answer

Syntax refers to the arrangement and structure of sentences.

Question 4

An author including a short personal story to illustrate a point uses:

Accepted Answer

An anecdote

Answer

A brief illustrative personal story is an anecdote.

Question 5

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, is a:

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical question

Answer

A rhetorical question is posed for effect rather than to elicit a literal reply.

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