Choosing Language for Context and Purpose Answers

How does the negative connotation of the word whined create inconsistency?It distracts from the academic tone.✔ It makes the tone seem more judgmental.It creates a more formal tone.

“After hours of , the jury had reached a decision in the case. Journalists and experts had been the case for weeks. On the night of the , millions of Americans gathered around their . When the ruling – innocent – was finally made, the shock of many people in the courtroom was apparent.”

How does the word renovate affect the overall passage?It expresses a clear bias for renovations.✔ It maintains a professional, objective tone.It appeals to the reader’s emotions.

How is the style of the last sentence inconsistent with the rest of the passage?

How is the tone of the fourth sentence inconsistent with the tone of the passage?X It is condescending and judgmental.✔ It is more academic and formal.It is more informative and less kind.

“After hours of , the jury had reached a decision in the case. Journalists and experts had been the case for weeks. On the night of the , millions of Americans gathered around their . When the ruling – innocent – was finally made, the shock of many people in the courtroom was apparent.”

“After hours of , the jury had reached a decision in the case. Journalists and experts had been the case for weeks. On the night of the , millions of Americans gathered around their . When the ruling – innocent – was finally made, the shock of many people in the courtroom was apparent.”