The distant howling of a pack of wolves or the hooting of an
owl in the river bottom frightened me, and I nestled into my
mother's lap. She added some dry sticks to the open fire, and the
bright flames leaped into the faces of the old folks as they sat
around the great circle.
How does the author's word choice affect the tone?
A
It creates an anxious tone.
B
It creates an affectionate tone.
C.
It creates an excited tone.
ts.
D
It creates a watchful tone.