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Read this paragraph from the passage.

Just like those of you standing there with microphones in your hands, I didn’t spring from the ground fully formed. I came from a family. In my case, a family of modest means that never planned for a little girl who would ask for a snowboard when she was three years old. (paragraph 2)
How does the phrase “spring from the ground” contribute to the tone of the paragraph?


It creates a tone of positivity by telling a joke and giving her speech a light-hearted feel.

It creates a tone of doubt by defending her reputation from the biased opinions of reporters.

It creates a tone of sadness by describing her parents’ immense sacrifices to help her succeed.

It creates a tone of questioning by conveying that her success was not immediate, nor was it hers alone.

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It creates a tone of questioning by conveying that her success was not immediate, nor was it hers alone.

Reason: Saying she didn’t “spring from the ground fully formed” emphasizes that she came from a family and developed over time, prompting reflection on origins and the role others played in her development.