Question

Examine the graphic organizer and then answer the question. A journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe genre historical fiction author's tone logical, reasoning The Diary of Samuel Pepys genre nonfiction author's tone unemotional, objective Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brook's genre historical fiction author's tone which answer below BEST completes the blank?

A) irrational, subjective
B) emotional, moral
C) unemotional, subjective
D) analytical, gloomy

Answer 1

The best answer for the author's tone in Geraldine Brook's 'Year of Wonders' is 'emotional, moral,' which captures the humanity and moral dilemmas experienced by characters during the plague.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer that best completes the blank for Geraldine Brook's Year of Wonders in terms of the author's tone is B) emotional, and moral. This historical fiction novel details the psychological and emotional journey of its characters through a year of living with the plague. What sets this tone apart from the more detached and objective tones of Defoe's and Pepys's works is Brook's focus on the humanity and moral choices of the characters amidst the tragedy they face.