Question

Passage 1 and Passage 2 both address the theme of the sacrifices of war. Which of the following best describes how tone is used to convey this theme in the passages?

A Lincoln's tone in his letter is compassionate and solemn. The mother's tone in the passage from The Red Badge of Courage is humble and resigned.

B Lincoln's tone in his letter is impersonal and cold. The mother's tone in the passage from The Red Badge of Courage is confiding and friendly.

C Lincoln's tone in his letter is optimistic and cheerful. The mother's tone in the passage from The Red Badge of Courage is resentful and impatient.

(D Lincoln's tone in his letter and the mother's tone in The Red Badge of Courage are similar.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(D) Lincoln's tone in his letter and the mother's tone in The Red Badge of Courage are similar.

Both passages address the theme of the sacrifices of war and convey a similar tone of solemnity and grief. Lincoln's letter is compassionate and empathetic towards the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families, while the mother's tone in The Red Badge of Courage is humble and resigned, reflecting the pain and hardship that families of soldiers had to endure. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is (D).