"That's strange," Mama mumbled as she waved to people who didn't bother waving back. "No matter, maybe they didn't see me." Our neighbors had always been so friendly, but now they peered at us without their usual smiles. Then I saw Kathy and Ronda, two of my school friends, standing with their mothers. Anxious to catch their attention, I waved out the window with a loud "Hi." Their disapproving glances matched those of the adults. –Warriors Don't Cry, Melba Patillo Beals Which tone should a reader use for Mama’s dialogue? Which words provide clues to the tone of Mama’s dialogue?
