Question

Read the sentence. Stamping "Votes for Women” onto a royal coin created a big fuss because not only was it a criminal act to deface royal coinage, the words themselves had been stamped directly over the king’s face. This sentence does not maintain a formal style and tone because it
A.is completely objective.
B.uses casual language.
C.is a choppy sentence.
D.uses charged language.

Answer 1

Answer: B. uses casual language.

Explanation: I took the test and got it right

Answer 2

B. uses casual language.

One of the things that is most directly responsible for the tone and style of writing is the type of language used.  Thus, if formal language is used, the tone will most likely be that of formal.  Likewise, if informal language is used, this will provide the tone and style of informality.  As such, in the beginning of the sentence, we see the use of words “big fuss” used to describe the reaction to the defacing of a coin.  The choice of “big fuss” instead of, say, “perturbation” or “commotion” is what causes this sentence to be of an informal tone.