Victory and Despair: The Roaring Twenties, Modernism, and Postwar Outlooks — Test
Question 10 • English Language Arts 11
Read the passage. Janelle could not believe her eyes when the cast list for the spring play was finally posted. Not only was she cast in the role she wanted, but her brother was cast in the leading role! Which best describes an example of the author’s use of diction in the passage?
Answer
A
The idiom “could not believe her eyes” emphasizes Janelle’s amazement.
B
The phrase “not only” emphasizes that Janelle is upset about the list.
C
The phrase “leading role” suggests that Janelle is proud of her brother.
D
The repetition of the word “cast” suggests the play is important to Janelle.
Explanation
The idiom “could not believe her eyes” is a vivid word choice that shows Janelle is amazed by the cast list. The passage gives her two happy surprises: she gets the role she wanted, and her brother gets the leading role. The phrase “not only” adds to the good news rather than suggesting she is upset.
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