Question

What words and phrases stand out to you in "Midas's Zinc Touch"? Based on those words and phrases, how would you describe the author's diction? Write your response in 25 to 50 words.

Answer 1

Some phrases that stand out to me are “not true,” “none of that probably ever happened,” “we need to be more specific,” and “nothing more than an accidental ‘touch’ of zinc.” Based on these phrases, I would describe the author’s diction as straightforward.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Remember, before you can infer from an author's language or diction you would need to carefully read through his work and learn the patterns of speech he or she uses.

Then, start your analysis by stating the less easily observed patterns of the author, followed by the commonly observed patterns of words or phrases used by the author.