Use the paragraph to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AMy 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.%0D%0A%0D%0AAnalyze the writer's word choice in a tone as though you were being caught plagiarizing and%0D%0A%0D%0Ain 3 to 5 sentences, describe the effect of word choice on the tone of the paragraph, including any analogies or allusions that were used.%0D%0A%0D%0A(4 points)
The writer's word choice in this paragraph is very descriptive and passionate, creating a warm and enthusiastic tone. The use of the phrase "whom we affectionately call Nani" adds a personal touch, while comparing her baking skills to Lebron James being the king of the basketball court and calling her the queen of the kitchen portrays her as highly skilled and talented. The analogies to Mrs. Field's and Rachel Ray's chocolate chip cookies and the delicate balance between sweet and savory in her key lime pie emphasize the superior quality of Nani's baked goods. Additionally, the use of the phrase "recipe box is her treasure chest" and comparing Nani's baking to a scientist in a lab adds a sense of importance and expertise to her methods. Overall, the word choice enhances the tone of admiration and reverence for Nani's baking skills.
