For a space both men were silent, turning over in their minds the wonderful changes that this dramatic reconciliation would bring about. In the cold, gloomy forest, with the wind tearing in fitful gusts through the naked branches and whistling round the tree-trunks, they lay and waited for the help that would now bring release and succour to both parties. And each prayed a private prayer that his men might be the first to arrive, so that he might be the first to show honourable attention to the enemy that had become a friend.

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For a space both men were silent, turning over in their minds the wonderful changes that this dramatic reconciliation would bring about. In the cold, gloomy forest, with the wind tearing in fitful gusts through the naked branches and whistling round the tree-trunks, they lay and waited for the help that would now bring release and succour to both parties. And each prayed a private prayer that his men might be the first to arrive, so that he might be the first to show honourable attention to the enemy that had become a friend.
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Analyze the author’s word choice in this paragraph. How would you describe its tone?

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Responses

relieved
relieved

sarcastic
sarcastic

angry
angry

whimsical

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The tone of the passage can be described as **relieved**. The words and phrases used, such as "wonderful changes," "dramatic reconciliation," and "release and succour," suggest a sense of hope and positivity about the situation. The imagery of the "cold, gloomy forest" contrasts with the underlying theme of emerging friendship and mutual understanding, indicating a shift from conflict to resolution. Therefore, the most fitting description of the author's tone is relieved.