What is the conflict in Chapter 7 in supergifted

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.

Which of these sentences exhibits proper usage? a. many doctors affiliated with university hospital expressed concern about the policy (moore 5). b. many doctors affiliated with university hospital expressed concern about the policy (moore 5). c. many doctors affiliated with university hospital expressed concern about the policy (moore 5). d. many doctors affiliated with university hospital expressed concern about the policy (moore 5).

Which description most clearly defines tone in literature