A paragraph claims the cafeteria notice pressures students politely, then quotes, “We thank you in advance for your cooperation.” A student writes, “The notice thanks students.” That sentence is

After quoting a mayor calling delays “small bumps on a long road,” a student writes, “The mayor uses a metaphor.” What is the main problem?

Claim: The speaker makes refusal seem selfish. Evidence: “If one household hoards water, the whole block thirsts.” Which commentary best connects evidence to claim?

A student writes, “This quote shows the writer's strong tone.” A reader would most likely object that the sentence

Evidence: “The bridge did not fail in a storm; it failed in a budget meeting.” Which revision best explains the effect on the audience?

A paragraph claims a school board letter sounds urgent, then quotes, “The roof leaks into three classrooms each week.” A student writes, “Three classrooms have leaks.” This is mainly

Which sentence does more than name a device?

Claim: The review portrays the product as fragile rather than innovative. Evidence: “Its glassy shell begs to be admired and fears being touched.” Which commentary fits?

A student writes, “This detail is important because it supports the thesis.” What does the sentence leave out?

A student quotes evidence that a town clock “chimed over empty streets.” Which commentary explains the effect on the audience?

After quoting, “The policy arrived wrapped in cheerful slogans,” a student writes, “The policy had slogans.” That sentence is

Which option is commentary rather than device-spotting?

Claim: The narrator turns a small errand into a test of belonging. Evidence: “Even buying bread required a borrowed accent.” Which commentary connects them?

A student writes, “This proves the author is persuasive.” A reader would object because the sentence

Evidence: “The invitation names every donor but no volunteer.” Which revision explains the audience effect?

A paragraph claims the principal normalizes surveillance, then quotes, “Cameras are simply another set of hallway eyes.” A student writes, “The cameras are compared to eyes.” This is

Which sentence adds commentary instead of just naming diction?

Claim: The essay makes speed seem dangerous. Evidence: “The app rewards the driver who answers before thinking.” Which commentary best connects them?

A student writes, “This shows society has a problem.” What is missing?

Evidence: “The memo buries the layoffs after two pages of celebration.” Which revision best explains the effect on the audience?

After quoting, “The campaign calls every sacrifice an investment,” a student writes, “Sacrifice is called investment.” The sentence is mainly

Which sentence best moves from device to effect?

Claim: The columnist presents delay as a deliberate tactic. Evidence: “The committee studied the proposal until the urgency expired.” Which commentary works?

A student writes, “The author uses imagery to make the point clear.” A reader would object that the sentence

A draft says, “The mayor lists potholes, broken lights, and flooded drains.” Which revision turns it into commentary for a claim about neglect?