{"database": "rubrics", "table": "rubric_gradations", "rows": [[46, "L-STYLE-CHOICES", "performance", 2, "Developing", "Student recognizes that language choices matter and attempts to make them, but the execution is inconsistent or formulaic. May substitute complex vocabulary for simple vocabulary without gaining precision \u2014 'utilizes' instead of 'uses' without any change in meaning or effect. Can identify an author's language choices using terms like 'word choice,' 'imagery,' or 'tone' but the analysis stays at the surface \u2014 naming the technique without explaining the mechanism by which it creates its effect. The student's own style choices tend toward imitation of academic register markers (transition words, passive constructions, elevated diction) rather than genuine control over how language shapes meaning.", "Fitzgerald makes deliberate language choices in The Great Gatsby to develop Gatsby's character and show the theme of illusion versus reality. For example, Gatsby repeatedly calls people 'old sport,' which is a deliberate word choice that reveals he is trying to seem like he belongs to the upper class. This phrase shows that Gatsby is performing a role rather than being authentic. Additionally, Fitzgerald utilizes descriptive language when Nick describes Gatsby's parties, employing vivid imagery such as the 'blue gardens' and music that creates an atmosphere of luxury and excess. Furthermore, the green light at the end of Daisy's dock is a significant symbol that Fitzgerald deliberately chose to represent Gatsby's hopes and dreams. These language choices effectively demonstrate Fitzgerald's skill as a writer and contribute to the novel's lasting impact on American literature.", "2026-05-24 00:17:32", "2026-05-26 01:43:59", 1]], "columns": ["id", "skill_code", "dimension", "level", "level_label", "behavioral_description", "sample_response", "created_at", "updated_at", "active_version"], "primary_keys": ["id"], "primary_key_values": ["46"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.41306810453534126}