Question

Laura tried to calm her down. "Just remember how Mister Lincoln couldn't think of anything to say at the Gettysburg, but then, bang! Four score and once upon a time ago," she began reciting. "Something is going to come if you just relax. You'll see, like the Americans say, Necessity is the daughter of invention. I'll help you."

–"Daughter of Invention,"
Julia Alvarez

What is the tone of the first line of dialogue until “Gettysburg”?



Which type of clue helps the reader understand how to read the word “bang”?



Which tone is best for reading the word “bang”?



Which words should be read with a formal tone?

Answer 1

The tone of the first line of dialogue until "Gettysburg" is supportive or calming.

The type of clue that helps the reader understand how to read the word "bang" is the context clue.

The best tone for reading the word "bang" would be energetic or explosive.

The words "Mister Lincoln" and "Gettysburg" should be read with a formal tone.