Question

beginning at 5:00 this morning, construction on interstate 304 extended travel times for commuters during the morning and evening rush hours. city officials suggested using alternate routes or allowing more time for travel. this morning, i began my daily commute to work only to discover that construction on interstate 304 had brought traffic to an agonizing standstill. by the time i made it through the detour, the construction had doubled my commute time and i was an hour late to work. how does the language in the second passage contribute to its effect? the writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion. the writer uses neutral language to provide information without emotion. the writer uses syntax to narrate a story and express anger. the writer uses jargon to illustrate his or her knowledge of traffic. done

Explanation:

The second - passage uses words like "agonizing", which have negative connotations to convey the writer's frustration and create a negative mood.

Answer:

The writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion.