Toss and Tackle
Answer Key
I have indicated answers in parentheses and directions that may be explained verbally in brackets.
I. Matching
A.
Nominalizations
E.
Conceptual metaphor
B.
Passive verbs
C.
Active verbs
D.
Very non-imageable verbs
1. to be, to have
2. agree, will restrict
3. children grow up and bloom
4. agreement, restriction
5. was agreed, has been restricted
II. Voice [Rank words in each list from least to most formal]
F.
physician, doc, doctor
G.
throw away, dispose of
H.
father, dad
I.
How’s it going? How are you? What’s up?
III. Topic strings [Identify the type of topic string]
J.
We know Jessica. She is a student in our class. She told us how to perform CPR. She hopes to become a physician’s assistant. (focused)
K.
Ben works for the Cavalier Daily . This newspaper informs and entertains students.
Undergraduates and graduates both enjoy reading it. (chained)
L.
Mary writes about Big Sisters. Big Sisters have Little Sisters. These younger girls enjoy working with older girls. They learn a lot from their Big Sisters. (mixed)
M.
Our class has 9 students. There are no posters on the wall. Lectures, however, are entertaining. (lacks a topic string)
IV. Miscellaneous
N.
“image-able” verbs: give examples
O.
First six or seven words should contain... (subject and verb)
P.
I think the government should regulate hunting more closely. [Underline metadiscourse.]
Q.
a. We write impressively, but the TAs have eagle eyes. b. The TAs have eagle eyes, but we write impressively.
[For above, indicate which sentence you prefer, and use an LRS concept to explain why.]
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Students may indicate that “a” most accurately represents their actual experience, but that
“b” sounds most appealing. The important thing is that they identify “topic and stress” as the LRS concept underwriting their preference.
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