Answered

Read the following sentences:
The difference between the present reservoir, with its silent
sterile shores and debris-choked side canyons, and the
original Glen Canyon, is the difference between death and
life. Glen Canyon was alive. Lake Powell is a graveyard.
Which phrase best contributes to the author's sad tone?
O A. silent sterile shores
O B. present reservoir
O C. original Glen Canyon
O D. was alive

Sagot :

Mcarc09id

The phrase that contributes to the author's sad tone is "silent sterile shores," conveying a somber image, as stated in option A and further explained below.

What is tone?

In literature, the term tone is used to refer to the author's attitude or approach concerning a certain topic. Tone is revealed through the words chosen by the author. Examples of tone are:

  • Happy
  • Fearful
  • Serious
  • Worried
  • Sad
  • Nostalgic

In the passage we are analyzing here, the author's tone is sad. The words and phrases that convey such sadness upon seeing the somber reservoir are:

  • Silent sterile shores
  • Debris-choked side canyons
  • Graveyard

With the information above in mind, we can select option A as the correct answer.

Learn more about tone here:

https://brainly.com/question/15447799

#SPJ1

ID Other Questions