Language ArtsQuestion 20 of 120
Read: 'The old lighthouse stood alone, its cracked paint peeling in the salt wind.' The description mainly creates a mood of—
a.cheerfulness
b.humor
c.excitement
d.desolation
Explanation
Words like 'alone,' 'cracked,' and 'peeling' create a lonely, worn atmosphere of desolation. Mood is the feeling a text evokes through word choice and imagery. The details point away from cheerfulness or humor.
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