The Union was dug in and well protected behind stone walls and makeshift barricades. A wide, open field lay between the two armies. After a little while, Union forces stopped firing their cannons. They were hoping to lure the Confederates into the open field. The plan worked. Confederate General Lee, believing his artillery had destroyed the Union's cannons, gave an order that would become his greatest mistake: charge the Union lines.

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The Union was dug in and well protected behind stone walls and makeshift barricades. A wide, open field lay between the two armies. After a little while, Union forces stopped firing their cannons. They were hoping to lure the Confederates into the open field. The plan worked. Confederate General Lee, believing his artillery had destroyed the Union's cannons, gave an order that would become his greatest mistake: charge the Union lines.

Mood is the feeling an author creates with words. Read this excerpt. The mood of this excerpt can best be described as
A embarrassed.
B calm.
C tense.
D optimistic.

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The mood of this excerpt can best be described as C tense. The situation describes a battle preparation with elements of strategy and anticipation, creating a sense of unease and impending conflict.

The mood of this excerpt can best be described as **C tense**. The situation describes a battle preparation with elements of strategy and anticipation, creating a sense of unease and impending conflict.

The mood of this excerpt can best be described as C tense. The situation describes a battle preparation with elements of strategy and anticipation, creating a sense of unease and impending conflict.