Analyzing the Structure of Paragraphs

In paragraph 4 of "Nature vs. Nurture", the author asks four questions, one right after the other. What are two explanations why did the author might have done this.

• It is structured around compare and contrast that convey questions that genes produce common features.

• It is structured around direct questions that convey the facts that genes produce common features.

• To make the author think about the questions.

• To pull readers directly into a challenging topic that might seem distant from their everyday lives. Rapid fire question can be more interesting to read than a series of simple questions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How do you organize the body paragraphs in a compare and contrast essay?

• By discussing all points of comparison or contrast together.

• By randomly presenting points of comparison or contrast.

• By discussing only the similarities and not the differences.

• By discussing one point of comparison or contrast at a time.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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When evaluating the structure of a text, what should you focus on?

• The font size

• The paragraph length

• The margin size

• How organization supports meaning

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How do you best evaluate the effectiveness of a text's structure?

• Count paragraphs

• Analyze how organization serves purpose

• Measure page length

• Check punctuation marks

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide a detailed example

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a rhetorical question

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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Which of the following best describes a cohesive paragraph?

• A paragraph with varied sentence lengths

• A paragraph with a clear main idea and supporting details

• A paragraph with complex vocabulary

• A paragraph with a humorous tone

In analyzing paragraph structure, what is the role of transition words?

• To confuse the reader

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the essay

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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What is a common method for organizing a descriptive paragraph?

• Chronological order

• Spatial order

• Order of importance

• Alphabetical order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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How does a concluding sentence function in a paragraph?

• It introduces a new topic

• It summarizes the main idea

• It provides a counterargument

• It asks a question

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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What is the effect of using varied sentence structures in a paragraph?

• It makes the paragraph more engaging

• It confuses the reader

• It simplifies the content

• It lengthens the paragraph