Question

How does the use of a specific date, time, and place affect the tone of the opening paragraph?
a. they contribute to the magical imagery of the story.
b. they add to the strange tone of the story.
c. they help the reader understand the characters of the story.
d. they create a matter-of-fact tone.

Answer 1

The answer is D: They create a matter of fact tone 

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Option D. They create a matter-of-fact tone.

A matter-of-fact tone is described as a strict, not imaginative, and dry expression of an author's conveyance of feelings in their words which focuses primarily on presenting facts.

By establishing a specific date, time, and place, the author applies a strict tone to their work with the intent of giving it non-fictional value - which means the author tries to convince the reader that the story can be compared to reality.