AnswersCR English 3 S2 E3060OXAuthor's Style and Layers of Meaning in Cane

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Which statement best describes an example of Toomer’s diction in this excerpt?

A
The description “banty-bowed and shaky” suggests that Rhobert’s home is poorly built.
B
The word “monstrous” emphasizes Rhobert’s feeling of being overcome by something.
C
The repetition of the word “house” emphasizes that Rhobert is proud of where he lives.
D
The comparison of rods to “antennae” suggests that Rhobert is more like a robot than a man.
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Which statements about mood and tone are true? Check all that apply.Mood is developed to affect the reader.Tone involves an emotional response.The tone of a text could be described as formal.The mood of a text could be described as tense.Mood involves an attitude toward a subject or theme.

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Mood is developed to affect the reader.
B
Tone involves an emotional response.
C
The tone of a text could be described as formal.
D
The mood of a text could be described as tense.
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Mood involves an attitude toward a subject or theme.
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Toomer uses the terms "banty-bowed” and "shaky” to describe Rhobert’s legs. How does this diction contribute to the mood of the story?

A
It creates a sense of fragility surrounding Rhobert.
B
It expresses Rhobert’s anger about his appearance.
C
It reveals that Rhobert is frightened of becoming sick.
D
It shows that the author is concerned about Rhobert’s health.

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