Read the passage.Two eggs, room temperature. Three quarters of a cup of milk, room temperature. A stick of butter, room temperature. I looked at the ingredients lined up on the counter. In just a few minutes, the community baking contest would begin. I was ready. I could bake this cake in my sleep. I’d practiced enough times. The main judge lifted a tiny bell. "Jing-a-ling,” it sang. That was my cue. I jumped right in. This was my contest to win.
Answer
A
the use of formal language to emphasize expertise
B
the use of short sentences to emphasize readiness
C
the use of correct grammar to suggest authority
D
the use of figurative language to create vivid imagery
Explanation
The narrator uses brief, direct sentences such as “I was ready” and “I’d practiced enough times” to make their confidence and readiness clear. The short sentences create a quick, energetic pace as the contest is about to begin. The passage is not mainly formal or figurative language.
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