Question

101.05 mq which of the following sentences effectively uses formal language? did you hear the beat of the drums the protagonist was playing in the first half of this story? the text that the author has the protagonist play the drums has to mean something to the reader. theres no way to ignore the relevance of the drums in the entire story: why do you think theyre important? throughout the exposition and rising action, the protagonist drums one specific song with a unique beat.

Explanation:

Formal language is characterized by a more elevated, precise, and less - colloquial style. The third option "The fact that the author has the protagonist play the drums has to mean something to the reader" uses a more formal construction compared to the others. The first option is a narrative - style statement, the second is a more conversational question, and the fourth is also a bit more colloquial in its construction.

Answer:

The fact that the author has the protagonist play the drums has to mean something to the reader.