Tone in literary nonfiction refers to a. the overall presence of a personality behind the text b. description that appeals to the five senses c. the attitude that the author or narrator has toward the subject d. nonfiction that uses elements and devices common in fictional stories

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?