SAT Essay Writing & Analysis 4

Question 1

When analyzing an argument, the author's 'purpose' refers to:

Accepted Answer

What the author wants to achieve

Answer

Purpose is the goal the author intends to accomplish with the text.

Question 2

A comparison using 'like' or 'as' is a:

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 3

Giving human qualities to non-human things is:

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification assigns human traits to non-human entities.

Question 4

A reference to a well-known person, event, or work is an:

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Answer

An allusion is an indirect reference to something widely recognized.

Question 5

The overall attitude an author conveys toward the subject is the:

Accepted Answer

Tone

Answer

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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