Question

The structure of a written work—the way a work is built using sentences, paragraphs, chapters, or sections­—can help an author develop and communicate ideas to the reader. How does the structure of Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address help refine the ideas in his speech?
Pick each correct answer.

A. Sentences are both simple and complex to clearly communicate ideas.
B. Each paragraph is brief to keep the audience interested.
C. Sentences are short to make the content easy to follow.
D. Each paragraph focuses on a key area to make related support clear and relevant.
F. Sentences with informal language help the audience connect with the ideas.

Answer 1

The correct answers are A and D.

This sentence is both simple and complex. Simple because it uses exact terms and language to correctly convey the idea, and complex because it includes a definition within a sentences that is, overall, a long one.

Also, the use of informal language used helps the reader follow the sentence easily, and to quickly comprehend the idea conveyed.