The Whitemarsh Affair, by John Murray © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460

Question

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which line from the text uses tone to show the women’s feelings toward the British?

(1 point)
Responses

Now that I am separated from my family, I always welcome guests.
Now that I am separated from my family, I always welcome guests.

’Tis a disgrace, the way families have been separated in this war.
’Tis a disgrace, the way families have been separated in this war.

The British think my entire family has been sent away.
The British think my entire family has been sent away.

And that General Howe is a pompous turkey!

Answer 1

The line that uses tone to show the women’s feelings toward the British is:

"And that General Howe is a pompous turkey!"

This line conveys a disrespectful and mocking tone, indicating the women's negative feelings towards the British, specifically General Howe.