When using words to describe something, a writer should be most aware of? a. the meanings and the effects of words. b. how the longest words create new meaning. c. how synonyms can be used in various ways. d. the definitions that create the greatest reactions.

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the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage from the radio broadcast compared to the passage from the book is b. the radio broadcast has a more surprised tone.

consider the text evidence: in the passage from the book, the description is more matter-of-fact. it is simply describing the things resembling little grey snakes, but there is no urgency in the description. on the other hand, in the passage from the radio broadcast, there is definetely urgency (you can tell from the expression used, "good heavens", which clearly indicates surprise.)