There is typically more than one way to communicate an idea with regard to sentence structure, and how the sentence is structured contributes to its tone. For instance, short/brief sentences can contribute to a sense of hurry or haste. For instance let’s look at the following sentences:
I was late. I quickly ate. I brushed my teeth. I forgot to comb my hair. Then, I was out the door.
Can you feel the tone of urgency communicated by the short sentences?
Likewise, long and drawn out sentences can provide the tone of sluggishness and/or unwillingness. This is something to keep in mind when constructing your own sentences—as you are writing always be aware of your sentence structure and the tone it may communicating.
Answer:
She wants to anger Miss Sullivan.
Explanation:
She does not like the new doll as much as her old rag doll. She feels impatient with Miss Sullivan's attempts to teach her words.
Answer:
C. What do genealogists have to look forward to in the future?
Explanation:
The article presents a history of record-keeping and the way in which the recording of family trees and genealogies has developed throughout the years, from handwritten family trees in Bibles to the World Wide Web. The message seems to try to make genealogists feel excited about the future of their field of study because it is a field that has developed over time alongside the development of technology.
