Question

Read the passage.

...the hoot of owls, the quavering cry of coons, the twitter of night birds.

Which best explains how the writer's use of the underlined word creates a mysterious mood?

A quavering cry creates a feeling of calm.
A quavering cry creates a feeling of mischief.
A quavering cry creates a feeling of uncertainty.
A quavering cry creates a feeling of boredom.

Answer 1

quavering means like trembling or shaky so my best guess would be option c-uncertainty however I do not know for sure. It is definitely not calm or boredom, and mischief doesn't seem to fit with "mysterious."

Answer 2

Answer: A quavering cry creates a feeling of uncertainty.

The use of the word "quavering" conveys a feeling of uncertainty in this passage. The quavering cry cannot be calm, as it is a noisy, somewhat unexpected sound. Because it is not particularly intense, it is unlikely to convey mischief. Finally, a cry is also unlikely to convey a feeling of boredom.