Question

Read the excerpt from the story Penguin Parade: An Antarctic Adventure and listen to the audio clip:

Before long, we had to change into warmer clothing. After bundling up, I stood on the deck and took pictures of the seabirds flying overhead.

Audio: seagulls

Mom took pictures of me, and she said she would email them to Grandma when we had access to the internet. "My little photographer," she said happily, putting her arm around my shoulders. She was so glad that I shared her passion for photography.

How does the audio clip contribute to the tone of the story? (2 points)

The audio clip adds an element of surprise that shows the reader how the characters feel.

The audio clip helps the reader picture the scene and feel the presence of the birds.

The audio clip helps the reader understand that birds are always following boats in the ocean.

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

The audio clip helps the reader picture the scene and feel the presence of the birds.

The excerpt talks about seabirds flying overhead and the characters excitedly taking pictures of them, but the story does not specify what types of birds they are. Hearing "seagulls" in the audio clip helps bring the scene to life by giving the reader an audible sense of the birds' presence and murmuring sounds. This enhances the positive, joyful tone conveyed through the characters' descriptions of sharing a passion for photography and taking pictures to share with family. The other choices do not accurately reflect how the audio contributes to the tone.

So in summary, the audio clip helps the reader picture the scene and feel the presence of the birds, supporting the tone in a way that the text alone does not.