Question

Read the excerpt from "A Cub Pilot" by Mark Twain.

I heard the door close gently. I looked around, and there stood Mr. Bixby, smiling a bland, sweet smile.

How does the word gently contribute to the tone of the passage?


It creates a tone of mocking.


It creats a tone of calmness.


It creates a tone of anger.


It creates a tone of playfulness.

Answer 1

These words add humor to the text because they highlight the contrast between the demeanors of Twain and Bixby at this moment.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Creates a tone of calmness.

Step-by-step explanation:

He acts is in not a rush and gives a sense of peace in the passage