Question

answer the following questions for \a scratch tells all.\ 20. how does the author’s inclusion of the hyperbole \shocked the world\ impact the tone of paragraph 1 of \a scratch tells all\? a it creates a serious tone. b it creates a regretful tone. c it creates an amazed tone. d it creates an energetic tone.

Explanation:

To determine the impact of the hyperbole "shocked the world" on the tone, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A "serious tone" would not be created by this hyperbole, as it's more about emphasizing surprise or amazement rather than seriousness.
• Option B: "Regretful tone" is incorrect because the hyperbole doesn't convey regret.
• Option C: The hyperbole "shocked the world" is an exaggeration that suggests something surprising or amazing, so it creates an amazed tone.
• Option D: "Energetic tone" is not related to the meaning of "shocked the world" as it doesn't imply energy.

Answer:

C. It creates an amazed tone.