Question

The September sun was glinting cheerfully into a pretty bedroom furnished with blue. It danced on the glossy hair and bright eyes of two girls, who sat together hemming ruffles for a white muslin dress. The half-finished skirt of the dress lay on the bed; and as each crisp ruffle was completed, the girls added it to the snowy heap. Which word best describes the style of the passage?

A. Melancholic
B. Whimsical
C. Somber
D. Humorous

Answer 1

The best word to describe the style of the passage is whimsical, with the scene characterized by brightness, harmony, and a dreamy quality that creates a charming and playful atmosphere. Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage describes a scene with a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere, as the sun shines brightly, and girls are working together on a dress. The style of the passage can be best described as whimsical due to the light and cheerful descriptions of both the setting and the characters' activities.

The key elements contributing to this tone include the sun glinting cheerfully, the girls working together in harmony, the bright eyes, and the snow-white muslin dress that adds a dreamy quality to the bedroom scene. Altogether, these elements create a sense of playful charm and fancifulness.

So Option B is correct.