11. What is the definition of literary tone? A. a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength
B. the writer or speaker's attitude toward the subject, audience, or events of the text
C. the author's word choice
D. to give greater strength or firmness to, such as a muscle

When i walked through arlington cemetery, i had a sense of reverence—a respect for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the souls buried here. using context clues, what is the meaning of reverence in the passage?

Which underlined word in the sentence is a demonstrative adjective? these brown shoes fit my feet very well.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior