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 words like final and soldiers gives the passage
a sad and isolated tone.
O B. The author's use of words like final and soldiers gives the passage
an angry and aggressive tone.
O C. The author's use of words like lonesome and fades gives the
passage an angry and aggressive tone.
D. The author's use of words like lonesome and fades gives the
passage a sad and isolated tone.