Use the paragraph to answer the question. My grandmother, whom we affectionately call Nani, is the best baker I know. If Lebron James is the king of the basketball court, then she is the queen of the kitchen. Her soft, warm chocolate chip cookies are better than Mrs. Field's or Rachel Ray's. Her key lime pie is the perfect delicate balance between sweet and savory. Her recipe box is her treasure chest, full of secret recipes handwritten on colorful notecards. Nani mixes and stirs and measures with as much care as a scientist in a lab. Everything tastes better if it's made by Nani, for everything she bakes is made with love. Analyze the writer's word choice. In 3 to 5 sentences, describe the effect of word choice on the tone of the paragraph, including any analogies or allusions that were used.
The writer's word choice in this paragraph creates a tone of admiration and reverence towards the grandmother's baking skills. By comparing her to the king of basketball, Lebron James, and referring to her as the queen of the kitchen, there is a sense of grandeur and excellence associated with her abilities. The use of words such as "treasure chest," "secret recipes," and "handwritten on colorful notecards" adds to the notion that her baking is something special and cherished. The analogy of Nani being like a scientist in a lab highlights the precision and care with which she approaches her baking. The mention of her baking being made with love further emphasizes the emotional connection and warmth that her creations evoke. Overall, the chosen words and comparisons contribute to a tone of admiration, respect, and appreciation for Nani's baking skills.
