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Writing Techniques for Effect

Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical questions, tricolon, anaphora, contrast) to enhance impact

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Question 1 of 3

Maya is writing a persuasive paragraph to convince her school to start a weekly "Reading Hour." She wants to use anaphora—repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses—to stress how reading helps students. Which sentence below best shows anaphora used correctly for that purpose?

Question 2 of 3

Which paragraph best demonstrates the use of varied sentence openings and structures to keep the reader interested?

Question 3 of 3

Read the paragraph below: "Imagine walking into our cafeteria and seeing the same boring meals every day, the same tired voices, and the same empty tables. Wouldn't you agree that a school without a weekly food‑tasting day is like a menu with no flavor? A weekly food‑tasting day would spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, and inspire healthier choices." What is the main purpose of the rhetorical question in the second sentence?

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