Question

1. which of the following is an example of diction?

a) the author uses words like \glittering\ and \gloomy.\
b) the author writes long paragraphs.
c) the author’s tone is \excited\.
d) the author’s theme is friendship.

1. what is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

a) the most exciting detail
b) the main point or message
c) the lesson the author learned
d) the setting

1. which rhetorical device appeals to the audience’s emotions?

a) logos
b) ethos
c) pathos
d) syntax

1. \it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.\ this sentence is an example of:

a) summary
b) anaphora
c) antithesis
d) diction

Explanation:

Question 1

Diction refers to an author's choice of words. Option A involves word choice ("glittering," "gloomy"). Option B is about paragraph length (not diction), C is tone, D is theme. So A is correct.

The central idea of a nonfiction text is its main point or message. A is a detail, C is a personal lesson (not central idea), D is setting (not central idea). So B is correct.

Pathos is the rhetorical device that appeals to emotions. Logos appeals to logic, Ethos to credibility, Syntax is about sentence structure (not a rhetorical appeal for emotions). So C is correct.

Answer:

A) The author uses words like "glittering" and "gloomy."

Question 2