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Read the passage.

Janelle could not believe her eyes when the cast list for the spring play was finally posted. Not only was she cast in the role she wanted, but her brother was cast in the leading role!

Which best describes an example of the author’s use of diction in the passage?

The idiom “could not believe her eyes” emphasizes Janelle’s amazement.
The phrase “not only” emphasizes that Janelle is upset about the list.
The repetition of the word “cast” suggests the play is important to Janelle.
The phrase “leading role” suggests that Janelle is proud of her brother.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The idiom “could not believe her eyes” emphasizes Janelle’s amazement.

Explanation: “Could not believe her eyes” is a common idiom used to show surprise or astonishment, which matches Janelle’s reaction to the cast list. The other choices misinterpret the diction or infer feelings not directly supported by the wording.