Question

'In my day," said Aunt Bertha, winking her nose and folding her arms over her chest, "children stayed quiet and didn't respect their elders with all this chitter-chatter."

Which tone does the underlined phrase (taking about "In my day") most likely reveal?
A. Helpful
B. Excited
C. Critical
D. Hurried

Answer 1

C. Critical

With the nose wrinkle and crossed arms, this piece shows and tells a critical tone

Answer 2

Answer:

The tone that the underlined phrase most likely reveals is critical.

Explanation:

The phrase "In my day" is in fact a very commonly used word by people from an older generation to scold o either criticize the behavior of younger generations, this excerpt is exactly an example of that kind of criticism when Aunt Bertha makes a comparison between the two generations pointing out that her generation was better.