Choosing Language for Context and Purpose Answers

How would you describe the syntax in the first three sentences?✔ concise and straightforwardcareful and guardedlong and sprawling

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 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.”