Read the following excerpt and identify the tone you would read it with.

Question

Each time we stopped at the tops of the hills to let the dogs catch their breath after pulling the heavy sled and stove up the steep incline, Storm turned and growled at the stove. The enemy.
a.
surprise
c.
enthusiasm
b.
serious
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer from the choices provided is B (serious). The excerpt conveys a sense of tension between Storm and the stove, suggesting a serious tone rather than one of surprise or enthusiasm.