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There won’t be any trouble. I’m not so hard to understand. I don’t need much, don’t ask for much. Only one thing: a little respect. Is that so complicated? Like, when you talk to me, please actually look at me. And, when I talk to you, listen. Really listen. OK? Are we clear? Good. Then there won’t be any trouble, like I said before.
​1.​What type of syntax does this writer use?
​​a. many short, simple sentences​​c. many different types of sentences
​​b. many long, complicated sentences​​d. many long but simple sentences

​2.​What does this syntax add to the style?
​​a. a beautiful flow​​​​c. the sound of a tough guy talking
​​b. smooth connections between ideas​​d. a poetic sound

​3.​What type of words does the author’s diction feature?
​​a. mainly difficult words​​​c. mainly colorful, lively words
​​b. mainly simple words​​​​d. mainly slang words

​4.​Which pair of words best describes the tone of this passage?
​​a. light and airy​​​​​c. realistic and technical
​​b. conversational and gritty​​​d. formal and elegant

1 Answer

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Answer:

1. A many short simple sentences...

2. A a beautiful flow...

3. B mainly simple words...

4.A light and airy...

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