Question

directions: read the following adapted speech. then, answer the questions that follow. (1) every year, more evs (electric vehicles / electric cars) hit the road. (2) the technology that makes these cars possible continues to improve, and some of the previous drawbacks of evs are now a thing of the past. (3) some car manufacturers plan to convert to ev - only production in the future. (4) other brands have designed more affordable vehicles so that evs are accessible to more people. (5) still not convinced? (6) keep listening. (7) evs are cheaper to run than conventional gas - guzzlers. (8) as costs continue to go down, the decision to go electric will be an easy one. (9) the cost of operating an ev will end up saving you money. (10) you wont have to buy gas. (11) you wont have to undergo smog tests. (12) you wont have to visit the mechanic so often. (13) evs have fewer parts that can wear out or break. (14) many can go for years without needing service or repairs. (15) instead of buying gas or oil, you can conveniently plug into a charger at home or work when you need torefuel. (16) also, eventually, renewable resources will likely be the main producer of ev battery power. (17) if you install a solar panel at home, you can use that energy to power your rides. (18) since evs do not produce harmful emissions, we will have cleaner air, less disease, and less stress on public health systems, such as hospitals. (19) more evs mean less damage to the ozone layer, thus slowing global warming. (20) for the environment, evs make a difference. (21) for drivers, evs save money. (22) for everyone, evs are the future. 1. would you say the speakers diction is formal or informal? explain. 2. how would you describe the speakers tone in sentences 5 and 6? (review the types of tone in the second bullet point on page 1 if you need help.) explain your answer. 3. in sentence 7, the speaker refers to gas - guzzlers. what does this word choice suggest about the speakers attitude toward gasoline - powered cars? 4. the speaker uses three short sentences in a row (10 - 12) that begin with you wont. what is the effect of this syntax? 5. rewrite sentences 20 - 22. reverse the syntax so that each sentence begins with evs followed by the phrases beginning with for (evs _ for _). 6. look at your rewritten sentences in number 5 above, and explain how the change in syntax has changed the emphasis in the sentences.

Explanation:

1. The speaker's diction is informal. Words like "gas - guzzlers" and the use of contractions and simple sentence structures are signs of informal language.
2. In sentences 5 and 6 ("Still not convinced? Keep listening."), the tone is persuasive and engaging, trying to draw the listener in.
3. The word "gas - guzzlers" suggests the speaker has a negative attitude towards gasoline - powered cars, seeing them as wasteful.
4. The use of three short sentences starting with "You won't" creates a sense of emphasis and a list - like effect, highlighting the benefits of EVs clearly.

5.

• EVs make a difference for the environment.
• EVs save money for drivers.
• EVs are the future for everyone.

1. Changing the syntax to start with "EVs" shifts the emphasis to the electric vehicles themselves, making them the focal point of each statement rather than the benefits being the first - mentioned element.

Answer:

1. Informal. Words and sentence structures are simple and contractions are used.
2. Persuasive and engaging, trying to draw the listener in.
3. Negative attitude, seeing gasoline - powered cars as wasteful.
4. Creates emphasis and a list - like effect to highlight EV benefits.
5. EVs make a difference for the environment. EVs save money for drivers. EVs are the future for everyone.
6. Shifts emphasis to electric vehicles as the focal point.