Question

Read the excerpt from Heart of a Samurai. Goemon jumped up. "Agreed," he said, jamming his "knife" into his sash and slashing at Manjiro’s "sword." Their imaginary swords clashed and clattered as they lunged or leaped aside to avoid being hit. Which words contribute most to the excerpt’s pace?

A. "imaginary" and "aside"
B. "sash" and "swords"
C. "slashing" and "lunged"
D. "Goeman" and "Manjiro"

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

C). "Slashing" and "lunged."

Step-by-step explanation:

Word-choice or diction is demonstrated as the precise and abundant use of words in a manner that allows the authors to create a vivid image in readers' mind(through details and description) and leave the desired impact on them. It assists in evoking the intended feeling and response from the readers.

As per the question, the words 'slashing' and 'lunged' contribute most effectively to the set pace in the excerpt. These words not only add vivid details in the paragraph but also help maintain a flow in the paragraph. This assists in establishing smooth transition from one idea to another and that ensure consistency and continuity. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.