Directions: read the paragraph, then answer the following 4 questions.
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 sentencesc. many different types of sentences
b. many long, complicated sentencesd. many long but simple sentences
2.What does this syntax add to the style?
a. a beautiful flowc. the sound of a tough guy talking
b. smooth connections between ideasd. a poetic sound
3.What type of words does the author’s diction feature?
a. mainly difficult wordsc. mainly colorful, lively words
b. mainly simple wordsd. mainly slang words
4.Which pair of words best describes the tone of this passage?
a. light and airyc. realistic and technical
b. conversational and grittyd. formal and elegant