Question

read the passage. ana leapt out of bed before the sun rose, not giving her body a chance to rebel against the winter air, eager to hit the pavement for a morning run before she had to get ready for school. she felt recharged, almost electric, daring the day to limit her enthusiasm. which statement best describes the use of diction in this passage?
○ the author uses many words with negative connotations.
○ the author uses many words with positive connotations.
○ the author uses many formal words.
○ the author uses many unusual words.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The passage has words like "eager", "recharged", "electric" which are positive, not negative. So this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: Words like "eager", "recharged", "electric", "daring" have positive connotations (eager shows enthusiasm, recharged and electric show energy, daring shows boldness). This fits.
3. Analyze Option 3: The language is conversational (e.g., "leapt out of bed", "hit the pavement") not formal. So this is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: Words used are common (leapt, eager, recharged, electric, daring) not unusual. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The author uses many words with positive connotations.