Use the passage to answer the question:

"Wheels that bump over the rails and rend all tranquility; the spinning of propellers boring thunderously through space; noise, noise, NOISE: New York."

Which word best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt? Select the two correct answers.

a. repetitive

b. solitary

c. reflective

d. lively

e. hopeful

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The two correct answers that best describe the mood created by the language in the excerpt are:

d. lively
a. repetitive

The use of terms like "bump," "spin," and "noise" contributes to a lively atmosphere, while the repetition of the word "noise" emphasizes a sense of constant, ongoing activity.

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