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QuizMultiple Choice

The Impact of Diction and Syntax on Mood

Question 11 • RS AZ-English Language Arts 10 B

Which is a way that an author could develop a cheerful mood in a text?

Answer
A
by arguing that positive thinking makes one feel happier
B
by including the words “welcomed,” “bright,” and “warmly”
C
by describing the setting as occurring in the “early morning hours”
D
by showing how characters have grown emotionally in the story

Explanation

An author can create a cheerful mood through word choice. Words such as “welcomed,” “bright,” and “warmly” have positive, friendly associations that help readers feel cheerful. “Early morning hours” does not necessarily suggest a cheerful mood, and the other choices focus on an argument or character development rather than the language that establishes mood.

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