Question

Manhattan Tropics
by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner

Mankind has won a victory over the horizontal. New York aims overhead, is in perpetual pugilism with space. From the hard rock of Manhattan, man has shot up to conquer the clouds.



Excerpt from "Manhattan Tropics" by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

blunt and sarcastic
blunt and sarcastic

joyful and elated
joyful and elated

weak and uneasy
weak and uneasy

proud and defiant

Answer 1

The mood created by the language in the excerpt is best described as **proud and defiant**. The passage emphasizes humanity's triumph over nature and the achievement of building upwards in New York, showcasing a sense of accomplishment and ambition.