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A writer shows two friends arguing in a cafeteria using spoken dialogue. Which technique is this? Dramatization: showing through a specific scene.
A narrator writes, "In tenth grade, I moved to a new school." Which technique is this? Exposition: telling necessary background.
A narrator thinks, "Why did I say that?" without speaking. What technique is used? Interiority or inner monologue.
An essay begins with its main claim in the introduction. What type of argument is it? Explicit argument.
An essay reveals its message gradually through events and reflection. What type of argument is it? Implicit argument.
A writer shares the exact year, place, characters, and situation. What is being established? A specific scene for dramatization.
A story opens with a relatable incident and saves its strongest evidence for last. Which concept guides this? Internal Kairos: ordering evidence for maximum effect.
An essay about discrimination is published when the issue is receiving public attention. What concept applies? External Kairos: choosing a timely moment for an argument.
A writer makes readers feel fear during a tense scene. Which rhetorical proof is dominant? Pathos.
A writer establishes lived experience and asks readers to judge what is right or wrong. Which rhetorical proof? Ethos.
A writer gives facts and explains why they support a claim. Which rhetorical proof? Logos.
An essay is so emotional that the audience cannot follow its reasoning. What rhetorical imbalance is this? Overuse of pathos.
A narrator tells readers what happened to a friend after the main event. Is this an outcome, update, or topic conclusion? Outcome: what happened to an important character.
A narrator explains that she is now in college, years after the story. Is this an outcome, update, or topic conclusion? Update: where the narrator is now.
A narrator moves from "I learned" to "we sometimes forget." What kind of conclusion is this? Topic conclusion: moving from personal experience to broader significance.
A writer changes paragraphs when the mood turns from happy to angry. Which of the three T’s applies? Tone.
A writer changes paragraphs when the story jumps from September to December. Which of the three T’s applies? Time.
A writer changes paragraphs when discussion moves from friendship to school. Which of the three T’s applies? Topic.
A writer includes short scenes and brief explanations to keep readers engaged and informed. What is this? Narrative balance between dramatization and exposition.
A writer addressing people unfamiliar with an issue is writing for which audience? Intended or target audience.
A writer also wants readers who experienced the issue to feel seen. Which audience is that? Invoked or honored audience.
Butler first criticizes people and later recognizes her own flaws. What technique is especially important? Tone and perspective shifts that gradually reveal her implicit argument.
Smith opens with friends using a once-hurtful word affectionately. Why? Kairos: begin with love and community before exploring past harm.
Smith moves from present-day friendship to painful school memories and back. What structure is this? Non-chronological structure.
Gleason delays the first kiss with Michel while showing their growing friendship. Why? Kairos: delay builds anticipation and shows why the relationship matters.
Grealy uses the mirror to explore her appearance and self-image. What is the mirror doing? Serving as a central image connecting physical reflection to identity and others’ judgments.
Professor Ewan recommends subway harassment, counselor discouragement, then family abuse. Why? Internal Kairos: evidence increases in seriousness and impact.
A story ends with both a gain and a loss. Which ending type is it? Ironic ending.
A story starts with established normalcy and ends with a changed normalcy. What are these points called? Point A and Point Z.
A student writes only "This story is about sexism" at the opening. What narrative risk does Ewan identify? Revealing the issue too early may cause skeptical readers to disengage before experiencing the story.
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