Question

1. which of the following best describes the diction of the selection? a. casual b. academic c. firm d. slangy 2. what mood do the details provided in the passage convey? a. humorous b. reflective c. tense d. informative 3. in paragraph 2, what is the effect of using the word equipped instead of able? a. it breaks from the diction in the rest of the passage. b. it makes the meaning of the passage unclear. c. it makes the process of tagging seem more professional and scientific. d. it demonstrates that the people tagging the monarchs are well educated. 4. in paragraph 3, why does the author name the publication where the research team’s first article appeared? a. it shows the details of the team’s research. b. it shows that the research was accepted in a scholarly publication. c. it shows that the research team could write for a general audience. d. it shows that the research had great promise for the future.

Explanation:

1. To answer this, one needs to analyze the word - choice in the selection. Academic diction is characterized by formal, precise language. Casual is informal, firm is related to tone in a different sense, and slangy uses non - standard, informal language.
2. Analyze the details to determine the mood. Reflective mood involves deep thought and consideration. Humorous is for something funny, tense is for a state of anxiety, and informative is about providing information rather than mood.
3. The word "equipped" gives a more professional connotation compared to "able". It implies having the necessary tools or resources for the tagging process.
4. Naming the scholarly publication where the research team's first article appeared indicates that the research was accepted in a scholarly context, which is a mark of its credibility.

Answer:

1. b. academic
2. b. reflective
3. c. It makes the process of tagging seem more professional and scientific.
4. b. It shows that the research was accepted in a scholarly publication.