Question

9. Choose the best description of the tone in each selection from the unit. (1 point)

A. "The Gift of the Magi": ironic and condescending
"Fabric of Their Lives": admiring and appreciative
"To Be of Use": earnest and judgmental
"I Hear America Singing": honoring and lauding
"The Necklace": reproving and mocking

B. "The Gift of the Magi": witty and sardonic
"Fabric of Their Lives": outraged and angry
"To Be of Use": earnest and enthusiastic
"I Hear America Singing": honoring and admonishing
"The Necklace": realistic and ironic

C. "The Gift of the Magi": ironic and compassionate***
"Fabric of Their Lives": admiring and appreciative***
"To Be of Use": enthusiastic and earnest***
"I Hear America Singing": honoring and admiring***
"The Necklace": realistic and ironic***

D. "The Gift of the Magi": humorous and ironic
"Fabric of Their Lives": condescending and cold
"To Be of Use": persuasive and judgmental
"I Hear America Singing": passionate and cheerful
"The Necklace": ironic and sardonic

Answer 1

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C. "The Gift of the Magi": ironic and compassionate

"Fabric of Their Lives": admiring and appreciative
"To Be of Use": enthusiastic and earnest
"I Hear America Singing": honoring and admiring
"The Necklace": realistic and ironic