Part 4: Writing to Evaluate Mortimer's Style — Quiz
Question 18 • British Literature and Composition
Read the beginning of the literary analysis paragraph. The writer has a very accomplished style. His descriptions make the facts more dramatic for the reader. Which sentence would further develop the paragraph by providing evidence to support the point?
Answer
A
The writer has good control of his language, tone, and point of view.
B
Last night, I couldn’t stop thinking, “Wow,” about what the writer said.
C
In addition to providing facts, the writer uses a variety of interesting words.
D
The writer repeats the word “deadly” so much that it becomes alarming.
Explanation
The paragraph claims that the writer’s descriptions make facts more dramatic, so the best supporting evidence should give a specific example of how the writing creates that effect. Repeating the alarming word “deadly” shows how the writer’s word choice intensifies the facts. Choice D provides evidence; the other choices mostly give opinions or general claims.
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