Question

analyzing word choice: figurative language - qhr - level h
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by cindy l. rodriguez
brigid leaned back in a lawn chair and surveyed the annual neighborhood block party. as usual, mr. moores barbecued ribs were on point, but they came in second to his wifes award-winning chili. as usual, dean from up the street played dj, a tough gig since he had to please teens, senior citizens, and everyone in between. as usual, brigids younger sister, nadia, was glued to her cell phone screen. and as usual, curtis from around the corner was about to ruin what could have been a picture-perfect day.
the phrase \as usual\ is repeated several times. what is the effect of this repetition?
the authors repetition of \as usual\ emphasizes the regular routine of the neighborhood block party. brigid observes that everyone there
comes to meet new people
helps with an important job
behaves in a predictable way

Explanation:

The repetition of "as usual" describes consistent, expected actions of each person at the block party, showing their predictable behaviors that fit the regular routine of the event. The option "behaves in a predictable way" aligns with how each person's actions follow a familiar pattern established by the phrase.

Answer:

behaves in a predictable way