Choosing Language Answers

If you were writing a critical analysis essay for an English class, who would your audience be?

A tortilla is a that appears in most Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Tortillas are made with cornmeal or sometimes wheat flour. , the corn or wheat grains are ground on a stone. Next, the meal from these grains is formed into small pieces of dough and by hand. Finally, the tortilla is baked on a griddle.

If you were writing a comment on an online forum dedicated to your favorite musical artist, who would your audience be?

What type of language would you use for this audience?

What type of language does Tan use in this passage?

Select two words that accurately describe Tan’s word choice in this passage.

A tortilla is a that appears in most Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Tortillas are made with cornmeal or sometimes wheat flour. , the corn or wheat grains are ground on a stone. Next, the meal from these grains is formed into small pieces of dough and by hand. Finally, the tortilla is baked on a griddle.

Select two ways in which Paine’s word choice contributes to the tone of this passage.

A tortilla is a that appears in most Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Tortillas are made with cornmeal or sometimes wheat flour. , the corn or wheat grains are ground on a stone. Next, the meal from these grains is formed into small pieces of dough and by hand. Finally, the tortilla is baked on a griddle.