Directions: Read the passage. Then, choose the best answer to the questions.

There won’t be any trouble. I’m not so hard to understand. I don’t need much, don’t ask for much. Only one thing: a little respect. Is that so complicated? Like, when you talk to me, please actually look at me. And, when I talk to you, listen. Really listen. OK? Are we clear? Good. Then there won’t be any trouble, like I said before.

What type of words does the author’s diction feature?
​​a. mainly difficult words​​​c. mainly colorful, lively words
​​b. mainly simple words​​​​d. mainly slang words

​4.​Which pair of words best describes the tone of this passage?
​​a. light and airy​​​​​c. realistic and technical
​​b. conversational and gritty​​​d. formal and elegant