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25 Cards in this Set
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Double Answers (basic question type)
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Answer choices are given in pairs, such as "civil but angry" or "genial yet self-interested". Often pairs contain one element that cannot be correct. If one part of a double answer is wrong, the entire thing is wrong.
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All of the following EXCEPT (basic question type)
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Be sure to recognize this type of question and carefully consider which answer is not like the others.
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I only; I and II; I, II and III, etc... (basic question type)
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These can be tricky and time consuming. You are expected to reread and make an informed decision.
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Analyzing
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When you analyze, you look at component parts of a whole to see how one part works to achieve an effect or purpose.
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Identifying
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When you identify, you are recognizing, selecting, or pointing out what exists.
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determining
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When you are asked to determine, you will most likely have to infer or interpret to get the answer.
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Top type of question by purpose (#1)
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identify a rhetorical strategy/device
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questions by purpose (#2-#4)
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2) determine the characterization of a speaker
3) determine the function/effect of diction 4) identify a symbol |
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questions by purpose (#5 -#8)
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5) identify tone/atmosphere
6) identify a shift in tone 7) determine ironic effect 8) identify anthesis |
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questions by purpose (#9-#12)
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9) identify the elements of an extended metaphor
10) determine the effect of an analogy 11) identify style or elements of style 12) identify imagery |
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determining
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When you are asked to determine, you will most likely have to infer or interpret to get the answer.
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Literary elements - Top type of question by purpose (#1)
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identify a rhetorical strategy/device
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Literary elements - questions by purpose (#2-#4)
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2) determine the characterization of a speaker
3) determine the function/effect of diction 4) identify a symbol |
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Literary elements - questions by purpose (#5 -#8)
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5) identify tone/atmosphere
6) identify a shift in tone 7) determine ironic effect 8) identify anthesis |
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Literary elements - questions by purpose (#9-#12)
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9) identify the elements of an extended metaphor
10) determine the effect of an analogy 11) identify style or elements of style 12) identify imagery |
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Rhetorical/ general analysis - top 2
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1) interpret of infer meaning
2) determine the effect/ function of a passage, paragraph, sentence or phrase |
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Rhetorical/ general analysis - #3 and #4
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3) analyze the author's argument or process
4) determine the author's/ speaker's purpose on a passage or statement |
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Rhetorical/ general analysis - #5 and #6
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5) determine the rhetorical function/ purpose of a word/ phrase in a passage
6) determine the author's/ speaker's rhetorical strategy |
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Rhetorical/ general analysis - #7 - #9
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7) determine the effect of a word or phrase in the meaning of a passage
8) determine the effect of a specific detail 9) identify a shift in rhetorical purpose |
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Organization/ Structure - top 2
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1) identify a word/phrase reference. The question is often worded "the word "---" refers to ..."
2) in context of the passage as a whole, determine meaning of a sentence or phrase. |
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Organization/ Structure - #3 and #4
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3) identify unifying elements
4) in context of a passage as a whole, determine the function of a sentence or phrase |
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Organization/ Structure - #5 and #6
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5) identify the relationship of one element of the passage to another
6) identify a logical order or sequence (such as large to small, grand to ordinary) |
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Organization/ Structure - #7 - #9
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7) identify similar elements
8) identify contrasting elements 9) determine the effect/purpose of typography (italics, bold type, etc..) in a passage |
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Point of view/ Perspective #1 and #2
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1) identify the speaker or author's attitude, belief or point of view
2) identify the author's/speaker's voice or tone |
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Point of view/ Perspective #3 and #4
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3) identify a shift in point of view
4) determine the intended audience. |
