Question

Read this passage from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

So the boat was left to drift down the stream as it would, till it glided gently in among the waving rushes. And then the little sleeves were carefully rolled up, and the little arms were plunged in elbow-deep to get the rushes a good long way down before breaking them off—and for a while Alice forgot all about the Sheep and the knitting, as she bent over the side of the boat, with just the ends of her tangled hair dipping into the water—while with bright eager eyes she caught at one bunch after another of the darling scented rushes.
"I only hope the boat won't tipple over!" she said to herself. "Oh, WHAT a lovely one! Only I couldn't quite reach it."
How do the underlined words in the passage affect the tone?
They give the passage a positive tone.
They give the passage a negative tone.
They give the passage an intellectual tone.
They give the passage a judgmental tone.

Answer 1

The underlined words in the passage give it a positive tone by using pleasant descriptive words that convey tranquility and wonder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined words in the passage from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll contribute to a positive tone. Descriptive words such as "drift," "gently," "waves," "carefully," "plunged," "tangled," "bright," "eager," and "darling scented" convey a sense of tranquility, curiosity, and appreciation for the natural beauty experienced by the protagonist, Alice. The use of pleasant adjectives and the character's interaction with her environment create an atmosphere of wonder and positivity.