Question

Read the passage.

Finn skillfully and easily put together my new desk. Grace and I were unsure of what to do, but Finn—like a brother to me—read the instructions thoroughly and got to work immediately. As always, he had tools in the back of his car ready to go. When he finished, I treated him to some tasty tacos.

Which stylistic element most contributes to the impressed tone of the passage?

the use of the phrase “skillfully and easily”
the comparison of Finn to a brother
the alliteration in “tasty tacos”
the em dashes after the second mention of Finn

Answer 1

the use of the phrase “skillfully and easily”

Explanation: that explicit, positive wording directly conveys admiration for Finn’s ability, making the narrator sound impressed.