Question

i-ready analyzing word choice: figurative language — quiz — level h and water 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 author’s repetition of “as usual” emphasizes the of the neighbor traditional menu d observes that ev careful planning behaves in a pr regular routine

Explanation:

The repetition of "as usual" describes consistent, expected actions at the annual block party: Mr. Moore's ribs/chili, Dean DJing, Nadia on her phone, and Curtis causing trouble. This highlights that these are familiar, recurring actions for the event.

Answer:

regular routine