Sample Work Unit 3, Lesson 12

Question

How does the authors' use of language in paragraph 2 of the article "Cameras in the Courtroom" and paragraph 1 of the article "Challenging the Status Quo" convey DIFFERENT tones?
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The phrase "supported the ban" in "Cameras in the Courtroom" expresses a pleased tone, while the phrase "stuck in old ways" in "Challenging the Status Quo" contributes to a frustrated tone.
The phrase "defendants would get nervous" in "Cameras in the Courtoom" expresses a concerned tone, while the phrase "a closed loop" in "Challenging the Status Quo" indicates an explanatory tone.
The phrase "jurors would be distracted" in "Cameras in the Courtroom" contributes to a scornful tone, while the phrase "Everyone should be" in "Challenging the Status Quo" suggests an arrogant tone.
The phrase "All these factors" in "Cameras in the Courtroom" develops an analytical tone, while the phrase "better way of functioning" in "Challengin the Status Quo" builds a hopeful tone.

Answer 1

To analyze how the authors' use of language conveys different tones in the specified paragraphs, let's break down the phrases provided:

1. "supported the ban" - This phrase does suggest a pleased tone, as it indicates approval of the decision to ban cameras in the courtroom.

2. "stuck in old ways" - This phrase implies frustration with those who resist change. It carries a negative connotation, highlighting a stagnation that the author seems to oppose.

Considering the other pairs:

3. "defendants would get nervous" - This phrase indicates concern for the impact of cameras on defendants, suggesting an awareness of the emotional stakes involved.

4. "a closed loop" - This phrase is more neutral. It describes a situation without a clear emotional quality, suggesting a focus on explanation rather than expressing tone.

5. "jurors would be distracted" - This phrase has a critical edge to it, suggesting that cameras undermine the integrity of the jury's function, indicating scorn towards the idea of cameras in the courtroom.

6. "Everyone should be" - This phrase can suggest an overtly confident or even arrogant tone, as it implies a universality in the author's belief that all individuals should recognize the need for change.

7. "All these factors" - This phrase implies a methodical examination of significant considerations involved in the issue at hand, therefore suggesting an analytical tone.

8. "better way of functioning" - This phrase expresses optimism about improvements and suggests hope for a future where systems work more effectively.

Based on this breakdown, the first option ("supported the ban" expresses a pleased tone, while "stuck in old ways" contributes to a frustrated tone) effectively captures the contrast in tone between the two paragraphs. The use of language in each phrase indicates the underlying attitude of the author towards the subject matter, defining how the tone is shaped in each context.

Therefore, the correct response is:

The phrase "supported the ban" in "Cameras in the Courtroom" expresses a pleased tone, while the phrase "stuck in old ways" in "Challenging the Status Quo" contributes to a frustrated tone.