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This passage explores various syntactical constructions and stylistic elements found in the texts of "Hoosiers" and "Daddy." It includes questions that identify specific devices like anaphora, allusion, and metonymy. Additionally, the evaluation of sentence types—simple, compound, or complex—offers insights into the dominant syntactical patterns in the passage. The overall purpose and style are analyzed to enhance understanding of the authors’ intentions, highlighting persuasive and introspective elements.
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1. • Paragraph 2 contains which of the following? • A. anaphora • B. asyndeton • C. allusion • D. metonymy • E. polysyndeton
2. • The second sentence in paragraph three is an example of which of the following: • A. simple • B. compound • C. interrogative • D. compound-complex • E. informative
3. • The dominant syntactical construction in paragraph 2 is: • A. simple sentences • B. complex sentences • C. compound sentences • D. interrogative sentences • E. compound-complex sentences
4. • The style of the passage as a whole can be best described as: • A. allegorical • B. direct • C. terse • D. disjointed • E. introspective
5. • The purpose of the passage as a whole is to: • A. persuade the team to try harder • B. itemize the shortcomings of the team • C. subtly confront the speaker’s detractors • D. convince the players to focus on the task at hand • E. reiterate and recast the team’s philosophy