The words that best help the reader determine a tone of anxiety are “strange” and “suffocating.” These words convey an unsettling atmosphere and a feeling of discomfort, which contribute to the overall sense of anxiety in the excerpt.
Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
On the last night of the revival the sky took on a strange yellowish cast. The air felt close, suffocating, and no wind stirred.
Which words from the excerpt best help the reader determine a tone of anxiety?
“sky” and “air”
“last” and “night”
“revival” and “yellowish”
“strange” and “suffocating”
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