1. Analyze An author carefully chooses words and phrases to establish tone or a particular attitude toward his or her subject. For example, some articles
use formal language to convey a serious tone while others have a more
conversational style. What tone does de Waal establish in the opening
paragraphs of his essay? What words and phrases create this tone?

Which words indicate a text is written i the first-person? a. she, her, hers b. they, them, theirs c. he, him, his d. i, me, my

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

What reasons does the author give to support the claim that it is difficult for a message to move people to take action?