Formal Style and Objective Tone

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You have been assigned to compose an essay in which you discuss an event while maintaining a formal style and an objective tone.

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Formal Style and Objective Tone


You have been assigned to compose an essay in which you discuss an event while maintaining a formal style and an objective tone.
Question 1
Which sentence would NOT be acceptable for the assigned essay?
Responses
A Before the game began, anticipation mounted.Before the game began, anticipation mounted.
B In an exciting and hotly-contested battle, the home team emerged victorious.In an exciting and hotly-contested battle, the home team emerged victorious.
C I could hardly contain myself and I screamed loudly as the final goal was scored.I could hardly contain myself and I screamed loudly as the final goal was scored.
D The fans rooted lustily for their beloved team, but at first victory seemed elusive.The fans rooted lustily for their beloved team, but at first victory seemed elusive.
Question 2
Which TWO statements would NOT be appropriate to use in the assigned essay, given the instructions?
Responses
A Man, I felt excited, know what I mean?Man, I felt excited, know what I mean?
B My team won the game, and it was a rockin' victory!My team won the game, and it was a rockin' victory!
C The final play surprised everyone, including the coach.The final play surprised everyone, including the coach.
D The quarterback tried desperately to avoid a sack, but to no avail.The quarterback tried desperately to avoid a sack, but to no avail.
E A ferocious cheer went up from the stands as the home team took the field.

Answer 1

Question 1: The sentence that would NOT be acceptable for the assigned essay is:
C: I could hardly contain myself and I screamed loudly as the final goal was scored.

This sentence includes personal feelings and subjective reactions, which do not align with the objective tone required.

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Question 2: The TWO statements that would NOT be appropriate to use in the assigned essay, given the instructions, are:
A: Man, I felt excited, know what I mean?
B: My team won the game, and it was a rockin' victory!

Both statements utilize informal language and a subjective point of view that is inconsistent with the formal style and objective tone expected in the essay.