Pragmatics is concerned with...

The way language is used in context

The use of exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect

Which of these sentences demonstrates parallel structure?

She enjoys swimming, running, and biking

What does syntax refer to?

The arrangement of words to form sentences

The sound systems of a language

What is amplification in writing or speaking?

Enhancing or expanding an idea for emphasis

What is the purpose of discourse structure?

To organize ideas coherently in communication

What does a compound-complex sentence include?

Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

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Pragmatics is concerned with...
The way language is used in context
Grammar and punctuation rules
Sentence structures
The literal meaning of words
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What is hyperbole?
A type of metaphor that compares two things
A subtle understatement in speech or writing
The arrangement of words to form sentences
The use of exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect
3
What are ethos, pathos, and logos examples of?
Rhetorical appeals
Parts of speech
Parallel structures
Sentence structures
4
Which of these is NOT a part of speech
Pronoun
Adverb
Conjunction
Inflection
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Which of these sentences demonstrates parallel structure?
She enjoys swimming, runs, and biking
She enjoys swimming, to run, and biking.
She enjoys swimming, running, and to bike.
She enjoys swimming, running, and biking
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What does syntax refer to?
The arrangement of words to form sentences
The use of language in context
The sound patterns in speech
The study of meaning in language
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What is phonology?
The meaning of words and phrases
The interpretation of meaning in context
The way words are arranged in sentences
The sound systems of a language
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What is amplification in writing or speaking?
Sentence structures
Arranging words to create rhythm
Enhancing or expanding an idea for emphasis
A sentence that includes conditionals
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What is the purpose of discourse structure?
To study the sound patterns of language
To organize ideas coherently in communication
To ensure grammatical accuracy
To use vivid imagery for emphasis
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What does a compound-complex sentence include?
Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses
Only two independent clauses
One independent clause and one dependent clause
A sentence with parallel structure
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Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
The cake was baked by her
She was baking a cake
The cake bakes quickly
She baked a cake

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