Question

sleep deprivation is a common challenge faced by many teenagers, and daily naps are a healthy and important way to help them recover lost sleep and improve their overall cognitive function.

how does the authors word choice in this quotation contribute to the tone of the article?

a the phrases \a common challenge faced by many teenagers\ and \overall cognitive function\ create a tone that is both compassionate and scientific.

b the phrases \a common challenge faced by many teenagers\ and \overall cognitive function\ create a tone that is both frank and skeptical.

c the phrases \sleep deprivation\ and \daily naps\ create a tone that is both solemn and matter-of-fact.

d the phrases \sleep deprivation\ and \daily naps\ create a tone that is both scholarly and thought-provoking.

Explanation:

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Analyze the quotation

The quotation states: "Sleep deprivation is a common challenge faced by many teenagers, and daily naps are a healthy and important way to help them recover lost sleep and improve their overall cognitive function."

Examine the word choices

The phrase "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" shows empathy and understanding toward the struggles of youth, establishing a warm, empathetic, and compassionate tone. The phrase "overall cognitive function" uses objective, academic, and clinical terminology, establishing a scientific tone.

Evaluate the options

Using our understanding of Rhetorical Strategies, we can analyze how specific word choices build the author's tone:

• Option A correctly pairs "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" with a "compassionate" tone, and "overall cognitive function" with a "scientific" tone.
• Option B is incorrect because the quotation is supportive, not "skeptical."
• Option C is incorrect because the text is encouraging and helpful, not "solemn."
• Option D is incorrect because "daily naps" is a simple, practical term rather than a "scholarly" phrase.

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<mcq-correct>(A) The phrases "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" and "overall cognitive function" create a tone that is both compassionate and scientific.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) The phrases "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" and "overall cognitive function" create a tone that is both frank and skeptical.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) The phrases "sleep deprivation" and "daily naps" create a tone that is both solemn and matter-of-fact.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) The phrases "sleep deprivation" and "daily naps" create a tone that is both scholarly and thought-provoking.</mcq-option>
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Analyze the quotation

The quotation states: "Sleep deprivation is a common challenge faced by many teenagers, and daily naps are a healthy and important way to help them recover lost sleep and improve their overall cognitive function."

Examine the word choices

The phrase "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" shows empathy and understanding toward the struggles of youth, establishing a warm, empathetic, and compassionate tone. The phrase "overall cognitive function" uses objective, academic, and clinical terminology, establishing a scientific tone.

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• Option A correctly pairs "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" with a "compassionate" tone, and "overall cognitive function" with a "scientific" tone.
• Option B is incorrect because the quotation is supportive, not "skeptical."
• Option C is incorrect because the text is encouraging and helpful, not "solemn."
• Option D is incorrect because "daily naps" is a simple, practical term rather than a "scholarly" phrase.

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<mcq-correct>(A) The phrases "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" and "overall cognitive function" create a tone that is both compassionate and scientific.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) The phrases "a common challenge faced by many teenagers" and "overall cognitive function" create a tone that is both frank and skeptical.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) The phrases "sleep deprivation" and "daily naps" create a tone that is both solemn and matter-of-fact.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) The phrases "sleep deprivation" and "daily naps" create a tone that is both scholarly and thought-provoking.</mcq-option>
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