Read the excerpt from "An Hour with Abuelo.
"I'm trying to think of something nice to say. I liked it and all, but not the title. And I think that he could've been a teacher if he had wanted to bad enough. Nobody is going to stop me from doing what I want with my life. I'm not going to let la vida get in my way.Which words in the excerpt create a scornful tone?
I think it is: could’ve been; he had wanted to bad enough
and i kd wht the anwser is thart is why i am here to find it from you
In order to determine the words that create a scornful tone in the excerpt, let's examine the context and connotations of the words/phrases mentioned.
1. "Could've been": This phrase suggests that the subject had the potential or ability to become a teacher, but did not succeed due to lack of effort or determination. The use of "could've" implies that the person fell short of their potential, which could be perceived as dismissive or scornful.
2. "He had wanted to bad enough": This phrase implies that the person being talked about did not possess enough desire or motivation to pursue their desired career as a teacher. The use of "bad enough" suggests a lack of commitment or dedication, which can contribute to a scornful tone.
Therefore, you are correct in identifying "could've been" and "he had wanted to bad enough" as words/phrases that create a scornful tone in the excerpt.