ACT English

A comprehensive guide to mastering English grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills for the ACT exam.

Grammar and UsagePunctuationSentence Structure and Style
Rhetorical Skills and StrategyWord Choice and PrecisionOrganization and Paragraph Development
Editing School AssignmentsPolishing Professional CommunicationSocial Media and Personal Writing
Answering by EliminationPacing and Time ManagementReading for ContextTrusting Your InstinctsReviewing Your Answers
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Rhetorical Skills and Strategy

Mastering Rhetoric

Rhetorical skills focus on how information is presented, organized, and improved for greater impact. The ACT tests your ability to revise sentences and paragraphs for purpose, logic, and style.

Key Rhetorical Questions

  • Does the sentence support the main idea?
  • Is information presented in logical order?
  • Would adding or deleting a detail improve clarity?

Techniques for Effective Communication

  • Use transitions to connect ideas.
  • Choose precise words for clarity.
  • Organize details to guide the reader smoothly.

Why It Matters

Rhetorical skills help you create persuasive essays, reports, and presentations—essential in academics, business, and everyday life.

Examples

  • Adding 'however' to contrast two ideas.

  • Moving a sentence to the beginning for a stronger introduction.

In a Nutshell

Rhetorical skills make your writing persuasive, logical, and reader-friendly.

Key Terms

Transition
A word or phrase that links ideas and guides the reader.
Rhetoric
The art of effective communication and persuasion.
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Word Choice and Precision