Reading ComprehensionQuestion 32 of 120
Read the passage: 'The old wooden bridge creaked with every step. Its boards were split, and rusty nails poked out at odd angles.' What is the tone of this passage?
a.Cheerful and bright
b.Humorous
c.Neglected and unsafe
d.Peaceful
Explanation
Tone is the author's attitude conveyed through word choice. Words like creaked, split, and rusty create a sense of neglect and danger.
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