English

Justice Tran

24 November, 12:18

I will never forget that lonesome hill of stone that is her

final bed, as it fades from my sight. I tread softly by my

uncle, my hand in his. I walk with my head turned, watching

that small hill as it fades from my sight. The soldiers make

us continue walking. My uncle talks to me, trying to

comfort me. I walk in loneliness.

Which statement best describes how the author's word choice contributes to

the tone of the passage?

O A. The author's use of the phrase "I walk in loneliness" gives the

passage a sad and isolated tone.

OB. The author's use of the phrase "The soldier makes us' gives the

passage a sad and isolated tone.

C. The author's use of the phrase "I walk in loneliness' gives the

passage an angry and aggressive tone.

D. The author's use of the phrase "The soldier makes us" gives the

passage an angry and aggressive tone.