Answer:
The statements that indicate an informal tone that is inappropriate for an academic paper are:
When you think about it, this poem is really crazy.
I can't believe that people think that this writer's talented.
This book should be avoided like the plague it's so bad.
Explanation:
Academic papers demand a more formal tone that confers more objectivity to them. They avoid using the first person, expressing subjective opinions, and using an overall informal, colloquial language. The purpose is to present information via an impersonal tone. Among the sentences we were provided for analysis, there are three that present a personal opinion of the speaker in quite a colloquial manner, using everyday language to convey a subjective perspective:
When you think about it, this poem is really crazy.
I can't believe that people think that this writer's talented.
This book should be avoided like the plague it's so bad.
Answer:
It is a fascinating artifact that can help people better understand the past.
Explanation:
The Rosetta Stone is an ancient stone discovered by archaeologists that began an intense study for the language used in ancient Egypt. This stone had inscriptions that led and helped scholars learn about the language and script used by people in the past.
Inscribed with three styles/ scripts, the stone began what will become the turning point for scholars to understand the Egyptian writing. The pictures called hieroglyphs represent certain words which the researchers tried to decipher. And when they finally got through, it helped them better understand the past and how it also helps experts learn and understand the 'picture' language of the Egyptians.
Thus, the correct answer is the first option.
1. Simile
2. Personification
