Read the passage from "The Crab That Played with the Sea"

But towards the evening, when people and things grow restless and tired, there came up the man (With his own little girl-daughter)

What is the tone of this passage?

A. Dark and suspenseful

B. Light and affectionate

C. Respectful and admiring

D. Serious and academic

Answer: B. Light and affectionate

The tone of this passage is light and affectionate.

Answer: Option B.

Explanation:

'The Crab that Played with the Sea' is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling. The story is very entertaining which deals with different animals and their antics. If we go through the excerpt provided, we will get to known that the author have used a very light and adoring tone.

The author have used words such as 'evening', 'wise', and 'own little girl daughter' which conveys affectionate tone. It states how the magician makes animals obedient through his play.

B) Light and affectionate