This morning, I began my daily commute to work only to discover that construction on Interstate 304 had brought traffic to an agonizing standstill. By the time I made it through the detour, the construction had doubled my commute time and I was an hour late to work.
How does the language in the second passage contribute to its effect?
The writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion.
The writer uses neutral language to provide information without emotion.
The writer uses syntax to narrate a story and express anger.
The writer uses jargon to illustrate his or her knowledge of traffic.
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The correct answer is:
The writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion.
This choice reflects how the language used in the passage conveys the frustration and difficulty of the experience, such as "agonizing standstill" and "doubled my commute time," which evokes a sense of distress and exasperation related to the traffic situation caused by the construction.
