Question

The tone of the second passage quoted from McCandless’ journal can be best described as...

Select one:
a. solemn and depressing.
b. calm and optimistic.
c. satisfied but pessimistic.
d. conversational and casual.
e. philosophical and pedantic.

Answer 1

The tone of the second passage quoted from McCandless’ journal can be best described as: "calm and optimistic." (Option B)

What is tone?

Tone is the mood exuded by the text and which is reflected off the choice of words used by the author.

In this case, the words which inspire calmness and optimism are;

• "gradually stopped rebuking himself"
• "contentment"
  

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