Veronica was tired from all the practice at basketball camp. The sun was hot on her shoulders as she walked along the path towar
d home. She sat down on the park bench to watch the children playing and to rest. Later, she awakened with a start and realized she'd been sound asleep.
and better hurry," she thought.
What did Veronica most likely do next?
1. She sat and watched the children play
She fell asleep again in the sun
O 3 She returned to basketball camp.
O 4 She went on her way home
Explanation: You can infer that if Veronica was already on her way home when she stopped at the park, her final destination was probably to go home. Once she realized she had fallen asleep, she probably wanted to get home before she fell asleep again.
Diction is simply the words the writer chooses to convey a particular meaning. When analyzing diction, look for specific words or short phrases that seem stronger than the others (ex. Bragg's use of slingshot instead of travel). Diction is NEVER the entire sentence!