The Impact of Diction and Syntax on Mood — Unit test
Question 18 • CR_English II B_1104_SAISD 25-26
Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of Obasan by Joy Kogawa.Obasan is sitting on a mandarin box at my feet winding the twine from Aunt Emily’s package onto a twine ball she keeps in the pantry.Obasan never discards anything. Besides the twine ball, there’s a ball of string full of knots, a number of balls of wool bits, and even short bits of thread twirled around popsicle sticks that are stacked up like soldiers in a black woven x. The twine ball is larger than a baseball and slips off her lap, rolling a short distance along the floor.
Answer
A
It emphasizes the degree to which Obasan saves materials, which contributes to a mood of endurance.
B
It illustrates how Obasan enjoys collecting various items, which contributes to a mood of optimism.
C
It shows that Obasan often reflects on the past, which contributes to a mood of gratefulness.
D
It suggests that Obasan lives a disorderly life, which contributes to a mood of chaos.