Janelle Malagon

LIN3673
Owens

Activity A Homework

Answers may be found in Rhetorical Grammar, Introduction & Ch. 1

1. According to Kolln, how do we create and internalize a system of
grammar rules?
By differentiating rhythms and cadences of language. This happens
just by listening to the language as a child.
2. What word classes can comprise a noun phrase?
Form (nouns) and structure (determiners) classes.
3. What are the first 5 noun phrases (identify their determiners and
headword) in Ex. 1?
A1. The (determiner) guitar (headword)
B1. The (determiner) electric (modifier?) guitar (headword)
B2. The (determiner) 1930s (headword)
C1. This (determiner) innovation (headword)
C2. The (determiner) world (headword)
4. T or F. A transitive verb can be followed by a noun phrase. Give an
example.
True He fed the cat.
5. In most sentences, besides the verb, what does the verb phrase
include?
Modifiers
6. What are the first 5 predicates (verb phrases) in Ex. 2?
a. Passed a new ordinance
b. Spoke against the ordinance
c. Was upset with her husband
d. Are unhappy
e. Prohibits billboards on major highways
7. Name four adverbs that do not end in ly.
Then, now, soon, here

8. Name the five prepositions in the last sentence of the first paragraph
under Prepositional Phrases on page 15.
Throughout, of (twice), as (twice)
Answers may be found in the Well-Crafted Sentence, Ch. 1 Ch. 2,p.24
9. If style can be seen as ones identitythe unique voice that distinguishes
[a] writer, name another person who possesses a unique voice. What is it
about h/her voice makes them identifiable from all others? (6)
William Faulkner has a unique voice because of his word choice linked
closely to his culture and the culture of the Old South as he knew it.
Faulkners work very closely exposes the diction and vernacular of a
people that did not have a strong presence in literature, which sets him
apart. He does this by creating a constant grammatical flow between
his characters and the culture. Faulkner can control a sentence,
managing to engage, as well as distract.
10. What does Bacon see as the advantages of style as embellishment? In
what situations might this style be engaging to read?
Style as embellishment is advantageous for those who wish to be
generative. It is engaging in any sort of pleasure reading, or for a
specific audience that would appreciate the flowery ingenuity.
11. Why does Bacon say that the only honest answer to what makes a
good sentence is it depends?
Bacon says this because a sentences execution varies depending on
its audience. Academic writing will be structured differently than the
embellished style of a beach read or murder mystery.
12. What part of Ch. 2 did you NOT understand?
Transitive/Intransitive verbs.