How does the author's use of syntax create a
thoughtful mood?
Albe
Read the excerpt.
The phrases “promised land" and "mountaintop"
sounded golden to me, and I saw an ochre-lit field, a
lushness akin to a spring dusk. I imagined that the doctor
was dreaming of springtime. From the gardening
shows my grandmother watched, I'd learned the words
for flowers I had never seen in person: foxglove, lilac, lily,
buttercup.
-“Surrendering,"
Ocean Vuong
The imperative sentences suggest actions readers
should take.
O The sentence length invites readers to create
pictures in their minds.
The parallelism supports the author's argument for
readers
O Repetition allows readers to understand the
author's message.
Done
Read the passage. (1) since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health. (3) milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages we can consume and it should be an essential part of a healthy diet. (4) drinking just one 8-ounce glass of milk per day puts you well on your way to meeting recommended daily intakes for important nutrients. which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? finally additionally however specifically