Read the excerpt from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge
as he pushes open the gate and passes up the wide white walk, he sees a flutter of female garments; his wife,
looking fresh and cool and sweet, steps down from the veranda to meet him. at the bottom of the steps she stands
waiting, with a smile of ineffable joy, an attitude of matchless grace and dignity. ah, how beautiful she is! he springs
forward with extended arms
which best describes the narration in the excerpt?
tense and spooky
calm and carefree
anxious and confused
warm and romantic

the answer is D - warm and romantic

The best option is indeed D. warm and romantic.

Explanation:

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a short story by American author Ambrose Bierce. The main character, Peyton Farquhar, is tricked into trying  to burn a bridge that would allow Union soldiers to cross. Farquhar is a Confederacy supporter. He ends up hanged.

In the excerpt we are analyzing, Farquhar has been pushed from the bridge to his death. Right before the noose breaks his neck, he imagines he has escaped and returned home. The narration is warm and romantic as is revealed through words such as "sweet", "smile", "joy", and "grace". It is a brief moment in which he can recall and feel the tenderness of his and his wife's love.

tuttifroot

the quote relates to no dogs barked because the father and son learn a lot from each other. the theme is love because the father misses his son and they are trying to get to his mom where her dogs are barking.