Ayomide Adekoya
Miss Macintosh
24 March, 2020
1. An author carefully chooses words and phrases to establish tone, or a
particular attitude toward his or her subject. Some authors use formal
language to convey a seri
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Ayomide Adekoya
Miss Macintosh
24 March, 2020
1. An author carefully chooses words and phrases to establish tone, or a
particular attitude toward his or her subject. Some authors use formal
language to convey a serious tone, while others use a more conversational
style. What tone does de Waal establish in the opening paragraphs of his
essay? What words and phrases create this tone?
Frans B.M. de Waal establishes an energetic/zestful tone in the first few
paragraphs. He seems to be very excited to give this information. Some words
or phrases he uses that create this enthusiastic tone include “What intrigues
me the most..”(B.M., paragraph 1), “I cannot suppress a chuckle myself.”(B.M.,
paragraph 2), “It’s such a happy sound.”(B.M., paragraph 2), “we’re all
interconnected”(paragraph 3) These words and phrases show his excitement
or enthusiasm in this subject.
2. What is the primary claim that emerges in this essay? Provide evidence from
the text to support your idea.
The primary claim of this is that Homosapiens are remarkably easily
swayed in one emotional or physical direction or another by its fellows. The
article mainly focuses on involuntary bodily responses that we make as a
result of our biology. The text states “This may be an odd thing to say in the
West, with its tradition of individual freedom and liberty, but Homo sapiens is
remarkably easily swayed in one emotional direction or another by its fellows.”
(B.M, paragraph 3). This is a direct quote of the claim, and it shows that this
article shows connection amongst homsapiens. The text goes on to say “
Identification is the hook that draws us in and makes us adopt the situation,
emotions, and behavior of those we’re close to” (B.M., paragraph 9) This quote
describes the fact that we as humans resolve to act like our surrounding
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