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. fields or Rachel Rays. her key lime pie is the perfect delicate balance between 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 is it made by nani. for everything she bakes is made with love

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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. fields or Rachel Rays. her key lime pie is the perfect delicate balance between 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 is it made by nani. for everything she bakes is made with love

analyze the writers 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

Answer 1

The writer's word choice in this paragraph is affectionate and complimentary, creating a warm and nostalgic tone. By referring to the grandmother as "nani" and using the phrase "affectionately call," the writer conveys a close and loving relationship with her. The comparison of the grandmother's baking skills to LeBron James being the "king of the basketball court" and referring to her as the "queen of the kitchen" adds a sense of grandeur and admiration. The mention of the recipe box as a "treasure chest" and the cookies being better than famous brands like Mrs. Fields or Rachel Ray's further emphasizes the grandmother's exceptional baking ability. The analogy of the nani's key lime pie being the "perfect delicate balance" creates an image of a harmonious and refined dish. Overall, the writer's word choice effectively conveys a tone of reverence and appreciation for the grandmother's talent and the love that goes into her baking.