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"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting

Question 6 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10

Which statements best analyze the effect of word choice on the story? Check all that apply.

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A
The overall effect of word choice in the story is to create a threatening atmosphere.
B
The choice of religious terms suggests that communities live in peace in this new world.
C
The use of positive adjectives to describe nature suggests that the world is now tranquil and safe.
D
The descriptions of bones, broken roads, and falling buildings suggest the horror of the past.
E
The use of terms such as “god-road” to describe the setting suggests a religious society.
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