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Stylistic Choices

Question 1
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What type of diction would best describe use of everyday language in speech or writing?

Question 2
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In what way does a writer’s strategic use of polysyndeton most likely shape an audience’s reaction?

Question 3
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Which rhetorical strategy enhances persuasiveness by addressing potential objections within your argument?

Question 4
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Which nuance in syntax would best emphasize contrast within a political candidate's speech concerning domestic policy versus foreign affairs?

Question 5
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In persuasive writing, when a writer cites recognized experts in the field they are discussing, what type of evidence are they using?

Question 6
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How does the use of "thrive" instead of "survive" in a text about ecosystems primarily influence the reader's perception?

Question 7
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How does the use of formal language in a speech primarily affect the speaker's credibility with an academic audience?

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Question 8
college-boardEnglish LanguageAPExam Style
1 mark

What type of sentence structure can help clarify relationships between ideas in an argumentative essay?

Question 9
college-boardEnglish LanguageAPExam Style
1 mark

When a writer employs euphemisms, they are primarily trying to:

Question 10
college-boardEnglish LanguageAPExam Style
1 mark

When comparing speeches about social reform, which subtle shift in diction would most significantly alter the tone from neutral to urgent?