Question

My grandmother bloomed we affectionately called nanny is the best baker I know if LeBron James is the king of basketball court then she is the queen of the kitchen. Her soft, warm chocolate chip cookies are better than Miss Fields or Rachel. Ray’s her fine Keylime pie is the perfect delicate balance between sweet and savory her recipe box is her treasure chest full of secret recipes handwritten on colorful, notecards, nanny, mixes and stirs and measures with as much care as a scientist in a lab. Everything taste better if it’s made by nanny for everything she bakes is made with love. analyze the writers word choice in 3 to 5 sentences describe the effect of the 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 rich in descriptive language and includes several analogies and allusions. The use of words like "bloomed," "affectionately," and "treasure chest" evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia, portraying the grandmother as a beloved and skilled figure. Comparing her baking skills to the renowned basketball player LeBron James and famous bakers Miss Fields and Rachel Ray emphasizes her exceptional talent and establishes her as the "queen of the kitchen." The writer's choice of words like "soft," "warm," "perfect delicate balance," and "made with love" further enhance the positive tone, conveying the deliciousness and care that goes into the grandmother's baking. Overall, the word choice in this paragraph adds to the affectionate and admiring tone while highlighting the grandmother's culinary expertise and the love she puts into her creations.