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Analyze Craft and Structure Reasoning and Evidence in Nonfiction

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What is the main profession of Alexandra Robbins?

Teacher

Engineer

Journalist (correct)

Surgeon

Which award was Alexandra Robbins a recipient of?

Pulitzer Prize

Grammy Award

Nobel Peace Prize

John Bartlow Martin Award (correct)

Which of the following characteristics is attributed to Alexandra Robbins' journalism?

Controversial

Critically panned

Unpopular

Highly regarded (correct)

What type of work has Alexandra Robbins been praised for in her most recent book?

Investigative merit and captivating narrative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

To emphasize similarities Signup and view all the answers

In the passage, why do psychologists mention high-status cliques?

To warn about exclusionary behavior Signup and view all the answers

How do geeks benefit according to the text?

Through technological knowhow Signup and view all the answers

What is the contrast mentioned in the passage about conformity and innovation?

Conformity hinders innovation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an argument in nonfiction writing?

To state a claim and defend it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a quality of strong evidence according to the text?

Lengthiness Signup and view all the answers

What should a credible source of evidence in an argument NOT display?

Inconsistencies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate both reasoning and evidence in an argument?

To determine the strength and quality of the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the denotation and connotation of a word?

The denotation of a word is its literal definition, while the connotation refers to its emotional overtones. Signup and view all the answers

What do the words 'pariah' and 'marginalize' have in common?

Both relate to being excluded or rejected. Signup and view all the answers

How do context clues help in understanding word meanings?

Context clues can hint at a word's meaning based on the surrounding text. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding nuances in word meanings?

Understanding nuances allows for more precise communication. Signup and view all the answers