Which statements about this excerpt are correct? Check all that apply. The author's diction creates a shocked tone. The author's diction creates a relaxed tone. The phrase "family's history" highlights the emphasis on genealogy research. The phrase "can't help but wonder" creates a thought-provoking tone. The descriptive details about a "chain of purple, white, and gold banners" allows readers to visualize the item in context.

adverb is the answer i believe.

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

the correct answer would be d.

the answer should be the first one. "many people find his lyrics very moving."

it by far makes the most grammatical sense and is very objective, removing any first person from the original sentence and keeping with the sentence fluency.