Question

Read this sentence from "The Yellow Wallpaper. " But, on the other hand, they connect diagonally, and the sprawling outlines run off in great slanting waves of optic horror, like a lot of wallowing seaweeds in full chase the underlined phrase in the passage reflects a____ tone.

A.confused
B.regreful
C.silly
D.calm

Answer 1

The answer is B. Words like horror and wallowing create an upsetting mood which only connects with regretful.

Answer 2

A. confused

Step-by-step explanation:

The tone of this passage can best be characterized as confused. In this passage, the author talks about the lines of the wallpaper. She seems to be confused as to the way they look and the purpose they serve. She also sounds slightly scared, as she uses words such as "sprawling," "optic horror and "wallowing seaweeds."