Question

does the authors language in paragraph 10 of the article \botswanas zebras...\ create a different mood than the authors language in paragraph 7 of the excerpt from the no. 1 ladies detective agency?

in the article, the authors description of the distance the zebras must travel each year creates a feeling of concern in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the authors description of mma ramotswe driving her white van along the road reassures the reader.

in the article, the authors description of how people are drawn to the landscape of botswana arouses a feeling of hope in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the authors description of mma ramotswes thoughts about the kalahari arouses feelings of sadness and loss in the reader.

in the article, the authors description of the mysterious zebra migration arouses a feeling of wonder in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the authors description of mma ramotswes memories of the kalahari arouses feelings of disbelief and scorn in the reader.

in the article, the authors description of the similarities of zebras and humans is intended to amuse the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the authors description of mma ramotswe driving past the barren grasslands arouses feelings of hopelessness and despair in the reader.

Explanation:

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Analyze the question prompt

Using the Comparative Text Analysis knowledge point, we compare how the author's language in paragraph 10 of the article creates a different mood than the language in paragraph 7 of the excerpt.

Evaluate the first option

Using the Tone Analysis knowledge point

• The first option states: "In the article, the author's description of the distance the zebras must travel each year arouses a feeling of concern in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving her white van along the road reassures the reader."
• This accurately contrasts a tense/concerned mood about survival with a calm, reassuring, and familiar scene of driving.

Evaluate the remaining options

Using the Tone Analysis knowledge point

• Option 2: The description of the Kalahari in the excerpt does not arouse sadness and loss; it is described with affection and warmth.
• Option 3: The excerpt's description of the Kalahari does not arouse disbelief and scorn.
• Option 4: The article's description of similarities is not intended to amuse, nor does the driving scene arouse hopelessness and despair.

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<mcq-correct>(A) In the article, the author's description of the distance the zebras must travel each year arouses a feeling of concern in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving her white van along the road reassures the reader.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) In the article, the author's description of how people are drawn to the landscape of Botswana arouses a feeling of hope in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe's thoughts about the Kalahari arouses feelings of sadness and loss in the reader.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) In the article, the author's description of the mysterious zebra migration arouses a feeling of wonder in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe's memories of the Kalahari arouses feelings of disbelief and scorn in the reader.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) In the article, the author's description of the similarities of zebras and humans is intended to amuse the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving past the barren grasslands arouses feelings of hopelessness and despair in the reader.</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the question prompt

Using the Comparative Text Analysis knowledge point, we compare how the author's language in paragraph 10 of the article creates a different mood than the language in paragraph 7 of the excerpt.

Evaluate the first option

Using the Tone Analysis knowledge point

• The first option states: "In the article, the author's description of the distance the zebras must travel each year arouses a feeling of concern in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving her white van along the road reassures the reader."
• This accurately contrasts a tense/concerned mood about survival with a calm, reassuring, and familiar scene of driving.

Evaluate the remaining options

Using the Tone Analysis knowledge point

• Option 2: The description of the Kalahari in the excerpt does not arouse sadness and loss; it is described with affection and warmth.
• Option 3: The excerpt's description of the Kalahari does not arouse disbelief and scorn.
• Option 4: The article's description of similarities is not intended to amuse, nor does the driving scene arouse hopelessness and despair.

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<mcq-correct>(A) In the article, the author's description of the distance the zebras must travel each year arouses a feeling of concern in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving her white van along the road reassures the reader.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) In the article, the author's description of how people are drawn to the landscape of Botswana arouses a feeling of hope in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe's thoughts about the Kalahari arouses feelings of sadness and loss in the reader.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) In the article, the author's description of the mysterious zebra migration arouses a feeling of wonder in the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe's memories of the Kalahari arouses feelings of disbelief and scorn in the reader.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) In the article, the author's description of the similarities of zebras and humans is intended to amuse the reader, whereas in the excerpt, the author's description of Mma Ramotswe driving past the barren grasslands arouses feelings of hopelessness and despair in the reader.</mcq-option>
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