Read this sentence from Tuesday, April 11, 1944, in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.

Question

Jan and Miep were of course greeted with shouts and tears.

How do the words shouts and tears affect the tone of the passage?

Responses

They reflect sadness at the fact that the intruders have been found too late to prevent the burglary.
They reflect sadness at the fact that the intruders have been found too late to prevent the burglary.

They contribute to a tone of relief because the group is receiving their friends.
They contribute to a tone of relief because the group is receiving their friends.

They show anger because the group wants to blame someone for their fears.
They show anger because the group wants to blame someone for their fears.

They hint at recklessness because the noise can lead to their discovery by burglars.

Answer 1

None of the given options accurately describe the effect of the words "shouts and tears" on the tone of the passage. The words "shouts and tears" in this sentence indicate a strong emotional response, but they do not hint at recklessness or show anger or sadness related to intruders or burglars. Instead, they suggest a tone of intense emotion, possibly indicating joy, excitement, or relief at the arrival of Jan and Miep.