Question

My grandmother whom we affectionate call Nani is the best baker I know if LeBron james is the king of the basketball court then she is the queen of the kitchen her soft warm chocolate chip cookies are better than Mrs fields or Rachel rays her key lime pie is the perfect delicate balance between sweet and savory her recipe boxes her treasure chest full of secret recipes handwritten or colorful note cards Nani mixes and stirs and measures with as much care as a scientists in a lab everything taste better if it's made by Nani for everything she bakes is made with love. Analyze the writers word choice in 3 to five sentences describe the effect of word choice on the tone of the paragraph including any analogies or allusions that were used

Answer 1

The writer's word choice in this paragraph is filled with praise and admiration for their grandmother's baking skills. They use words like "best," "soft," "warm," "perfect," "delicate," "treasure chest," "handwritten," "colorful," and "made with love" to create a positive and affectionate tone. The comparisons made between Nani and famous figures like LeBron James, Mrs. Fields, and Rachel Ray elevate her status and suggest that she is a master in her field. The analogies and allusions used contribute to the grandeur and importance associated with Nani's baking abilities.