The two excerpts from the passage that help to build an informal tone are:
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“After rinsing each dish in the creek, she dried them with her shirtsleeve and put them back in place.”
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“Ona had been swaddled and maneuvered into the bow of a rowboat and, as legend tells, slept through the whole affair.”
These choices use more casual language and relatable imagery, contributing to an informal tone.