Why does mrs. coates offer to shoot old yeller for travis? a. she thinks it will be too difficult for her son to handle. b. she fears travis is too weak from being sick and cannot hold the heavy gun. c. she does not want her son to shoot any more animals. d. she thinks travis is a bad shot.

i do not know what the passage is but i can give some examples

1. repetitive phrases may be used to create a emphasizing tone

2. pauses in sentences are used to create a dramatic effect but can also be suspenseful

3. using lots of exclamation marks and loud speech such as words in all caps can be creating a excited or possibly angry tone.

4. using lots of questioning phrases my mean that they are in suspicion of something.

5. using lots of questionable statements or questions can imply of a sneeky or sly tone.

b is the answer.   i sat on the lumpy sofa, totally exhausted, with a bad taste in my mouth, wondering what i should do next.