Question

question 3 of 21
how does the diction of this passage best support the tone?

our generous employer has allowed us to trade in unused
vacation days for cash. this gracious gesture has been
well received by employees, who always welcome cash in
their pockets.

a. the narrator uses sarcasm and hyperbole to create a dissatisfied
tone.

b. the use of the words \employer\ and \employees\ creates an
impersonal tone.

c. the use of words such as \well received\ and \gracious\ creates a
grateful tone.

d. the use of long sentences in the passive voice creates a
superficial tone.

Explanation:

The passage uses overly formal, exaggerated positive terms like "generous" and "gracious gesture" to describe a standard workplace benefit, which is ironic. This is sarcasm, revealing the narrator is actually dissatisfied, not grateful. Options B, C, and D do not match: the tone is not impersonal, the positive words are sarcastic not genuine gratitude, and the sentences are not long passive constructions.

Answer:

A. The narrator uses sarcasm and hyperbole to create a dissatisfied tone.