Diction and Syntax: Impact on Mood, Voice, and Tone
Question 6 • TX-English I B-CR
Read the excerpt from "Surrendering” by Ocean Vuong.Through the headset, a robust male voice surged forth, emptying into my body. The man’s inflections made me think of waves on a sea. Between his sentences, a crowd—I imagined thousands—roared and applauded. I imagined their heads shifting in an endless flow. His voice must possess the power of a moon, I thought, something beyond my grasp, my little life.
Answer
A
The positive connotation creates an appreciative tone.
B
The academic language creates an informative tone.
C
The colloquialisms create an informal tone.
D
The formal language creates a respectful tone.
Explanation
Words such as “robust,” “surged,” and “power” portray the man’s voice as strong and impressive. This positive connotation creates an appreciative tone, making choice A correct. The passage uses vivid imagery rather than academic language, colloquialisms, or consistently formal language.
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