<u>Answer</u>:
The sentence "C: Tony picked up the tab for our dinner last night.
" is written using informal language.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Informal language means the one that is spoken casually and used amongst family and friends. It is not a formal language used in offices and businesses.
Option C has a word ‘tab’ which is a casual word for ‘tablet’. So, this is a sentence in informal language. Other options have all formal words used. For example, ‘detoured’ in option A. Option B refers to fire drill. Option D refers to the menu that was ‘impressive’.
Answer: C. when the character speaks directly to the audience or specifically to one character (like a secret)
Explanation: usually when spoken aside, the audience hears what is being said, however the characters them selves are oblivious and haven't heard what is being said, since it is not intended for their ears.
Transverse is to stretch across something
The dictionary definition is
situated or extending across something."a transverse beam supports the dashboard"<span>synonyms:<span>crosswise, crossways, cross, horizontal, diagonal, oblique, slanted</span></span>
