Question

how does the language in the passage 2 contribute to its effect? the morning, i began my daily commute to work only to discover that construction on interstate 304 had brought traffic to an appallingly 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. the writer uses jargon to illustrate his or her knowledge of traffic. the writer uses words with negative connotations to create a mood and express emotion. the writer uses syntax to narrate a story and express anger.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze the passage and the options:

1. Analyze Option 1: The passage does not use traffic - related jargon. It is a personal account of a commute affected by construction, so this option is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: The passage uses words like "detour", "doubled", "hour late" which have negative connotations. These words create a mood of frustration (negative emotion) about the commute situation. This option fits well.
3. Analyze Option 3: The passage is not mainly about using syntax to narrate a story and express anger. It is more about the negative experience of the commute due to construction, and the focus is on word connotations rather than syntax for anger expression.

Answer:

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