The correct answer is A. comical and witty. The use of "good-natured teasing" and the allusion to "Achilles’ heel" suggests a lighthearted and humorous tone.
Read the last paragraph of The Quiz Bowl King.
As for me, I was quickly forgiven by Jason, Katie, and the rest of the gang, but I don't think the good-natured teasing about my Achilles’ heel is going to stop anytime soon.
Which words best describe the tone that the allusion in this paragraph helps to convey?
A.
comical and witty
B.
eager and excited
C.
forceful and demanding
D.
arrogant and conceited
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