Diction and Syntax: Impact on Mood, Voice, and Tone

Question 1

Which word best describes the author’s diction in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

informal

Question 2

Which syntactical element is present in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 3

Which phrases most contribute to a mood of suspense? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“trouble began when”; “dangerously ambitious”

Question 4

Which phrases most contribute to an admiring tone? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“roared and applauded”; “power of a moon”; “beyond my grasp”

Question 5

How does Ocean Vuong create an inclusive voice in "Surrendering”? Check all that apply.by repeatedly using first-person pronounsby adding scholarly and technical termsby explaining immigration processesby referring to shared school experiencesby using negative connotations in descriptions

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by repeatedly using first-person pronouns; by referring to shared school experiences

Question 6

How does the author’s use of syntax create a thoughtful mood?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The sentence length invites readers to create pictures in their minds.

Question 7

How does the repetition affect the tone in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It contributes to a caring tone.

Diction and Syntax: Impact on Mood, Voice, and Tone Answers

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