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.

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 4-5 sentences, describe the effect of word choice on the tone of the paragraph, including any analogies or allusions that were used.

(4 points)

Answer 1

The writer's word choice in this paragraph creates a warm and affectionate tone. By using the word "affectionately" to describe the grandmother, it shows the close relationship the writer has with her. Comparing the grandmother to Lebron James, the king of the basketball court, and calling her the queen of the kitchen emphasizes her exceptional baking skills. The analogy of her recipe box being a treasure chest and the allusion to a scientist in a lab convey the care and attention to detail she puts into her baking. The word choice overall highlights the writer's admiration and love for their grandmother's baking.