Manhattan Tropics

by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner

Wheels that bump over the rails and rend all tranquility; the spinning of propellers boring thunderously through space; noise, noise, NOISE: New York.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which word best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

repetitive
repetitive

solitary
solitary

hopeful
hopeful

lively
lively

reflective
reflective

1 answer

The two words that best describe the mood created by the language in this excerpt are:

  1. repetitive
  2. lively

The passage emphasizes the constant noise and motion of New York, which contributes to a sense of repetition in the bustling urban environment while also conveying a vibrant energy.

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