Question

Amber,

I’m at the store getting pizza for tonight. When you get home, please turn the oven on to 400 and start on your homework. I should be back in a jiffy.

See ya soon, champ!
Dad
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Which words contribute most to the informal tone of this note?
A.
"jiffy" and "ya"
B.
"oven" and "should"
C.
"tonight" and "homework"
D.
"Amber" and "pizza"

Answer 1

A. "jiffy" and "ya"

Those words are informal, conversational slang ("jiffy" and "ya") and help create the casual, friendly tone of the note.