Analysis of Word Choice and Sentence Structure

With hooded eyes and shifty look, the mysterious stranger vanished without trace.

How does the writer's word choice emphasise the strange nature of the character? Pick all that apply.

• shifty

• mysterious

• stranger

• vanished

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The vast open savannahs of Africa stretch endlessly across this huge continent.

What impression are we given of Africa and how does the writer's word choice achieve this?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• big
• wide
• endless
• empty
• inhabitable
• hostile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The cat slid noiselessly away.

What impression do we get of the cat and how does the writer's word choice achieve this?

• not to be seen again

• slid

• quietly

• away

• disappeared

• noiselessly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The dithering of inept politicians and faceless bureaucrats is to blame for the country's current financial woes.

How does the writer's word choice convey his disgust at the country's economic problems?

• inept

• financial woes

• blame

• politicians

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Trade unions are subject to hysterical abuse, but they are essential to democracy, equality and economic recovery.

How does the author's word choice deal with the two sides of the argument to do with trade unions?

• essential

• hysterical abuse

• democracy

• equality

I love sport, but the media's pop psychology and UK politicians' bellowing patriotism has cheapened the athletes' achievement.

How does the writer's word choice emphasise his feelings about sport?

• cheapened

• bellowing

• love

• achievement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The intense scrutiny from the media often overshadows the true essence of sportsmanship and the personal sacrifices athletes make.

Which word best reflects the author's attitude towards media coverage of sports?

• intense

• overshadows

• essence

• sacrifices

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Despite the commercialisation of sports, the raw passion and dedication of athletes continue to inspire millions.

What does the writer imply is most inspirational about athletes?

• commercialisation

• raw passion

• dedication

• millions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The glorification of athletes by the media often neglects the hard work and discipline required to reach the top.

What aspect of athletes' journeys does the writer feel is underappreciated?

• glorification

• media

• hard work

• discipline

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

I have long been an admirer of the humble bicycle over the omnipresent motorcar. And why not? Two wheels are good (clean, cheap and reliable) and four wheels are definitely bad (filthy, pricey and prone to breakdowns).

Which techniques are used in this paragraph? Pick all that apply.

• long sentence

• parenthesis

• power of three

• Question

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5