I will never forget that lonesome hill of stone that is her
final bed, as it fades from my sight. I tread softly by my
uncle, my hand in his. I walk with my head turned, watching
that small hill as it fades from my sight. The soldiers make
us continue walking. My uncle talks to me, trying to
comfort me. I walk in loneliness.
Which statement best describes how the author's word choice contributes to
the tone of the passage?
O
A. The author's use of the phrase "fades from my sight gives the
passage an upbeat and positive tone.
O
B. The author's use of the phrase "fades from my sight' gives the
passage a sad and isolated tone.
O
C. The author's use of the phrase "I will never forget gives the
passage a sad and isolated tone.
O
D. The author's use of the phrase "I will never forget" gives the
passage an upbeat and positive tone.