Why might an author choose to use words with a neutral connotation instead of words with a positive or negative connotation?

What is the purpose of the scene in leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich in which ivan ilyich thinks about the following logical argument, known as a syllogism?

Which pair of uses of figurative language from “the caged bird” support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

Read the paragraph. in fact, teenagers contribute a great deal to their community. this is another reason why they must be taken into account when public policy is debated. over eighty percent of teens spend time volunteering at their schools and other organizations. this is an example of statistical analysis layering point of view outlining