The Whitemarsh Affair

Question

by John Murry
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.

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

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

And that General Howe is a pompous turkey!
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 disdain and criticism, indicating negative feelings toward the British and specifically General Howe.