Read the paragraph.James’s face flushed in exuberance as he related the story to his friends. He practically acted out the event as he spoke, the liveliness of his body imitating the rushing river of his words.What is the author’s purpose for using the synonyms exuberance and liveliness?
Answer
A
to explain the meaning of James’s story
B
to imply that James is telling the truth
C
to suggest that James is arguing with someone
D
to emphasize James’s animated excitement
Explanation
“Exuberance” means great excitement, and “liveliness” describes energetic movement or behavior. Using both words emphasizes that James is animated and excited while telling the story. They do not explain what the story means or show that he is arguing.
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