Read the sentence from Farewell to Manzanar.

Question

The throne seemed blocks away, and now the dress was stifling me.

How does the the word stifling affect the tone of the passage?

Responses

It gives the passage an angry tone by showing the unfairness of Jeannie's situation.
It gives the passage an angry tone by showing the unfairness of Jeannie's situation.

It gives the passage a weary tone because it suggests that Jeannie has experienced this many times before.
It gives the passage a weary tone because it suggests that Jeannie has experienced this many times before.

It gives the passage an uneasy tone because it suggests Jeannie's sudden discomfort.
It gives the passage an uneasy tone because it suggests Jeannie's sudden discomfort.

It gives the passage a silly tone because it suggests how Jeannie's mind is playing tricks on her.

Answer 1

The best response is:

It gives the passage an uneasy tone because it suggests Jeannie's sudden discomfort.

The word "stifling" implies a feeling of being constricted or overwhelmed, which contributes to a sense of unease in the context of the passage. It highlights Jeannie's discomfort and the tension in her situation.