Question

Read the excerpt below from Theodore Roosevelt's book "The Naval War of 1812."

Such wide differences in the views of the two nations produced endless difficulties. To escape the press-gang, or for other reasons, many British seamen took service under the American flag; and if they were demanded back, it is not likely that they or their American shipmates had much hesitation in swearing either that they were not British at all, or else that they had been naturalized as Americans.

The word press-gang has the denotation of a group of men being forced into military service. What type of effect does the use of this word have on the mood of the excerpt?

The use of the word press-gang means the excerpt has a solemn mood.
The use of the word press-gang means the excerpt has a joyful mood.
The use of the word press-gang means the excerpt has a terrifying mood.
The use of the word press-gang means the excerpt has an ominous mood.

Answer 1

(D) The use of the word press-gang means the excerpt has an ominous mood.

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