Oh no! thought Kay as she stood with a few pieces of tissue foolishly stuffed into her nose. She knew the slight nose bleed would stop quickly, but she could do nothing to stop the embarrassment. Her nose had bled just a few moments before, and she had pushed an unwise amount of tissue up her nose and pinched the bridge. However, as she lifted her chin, Kay realized that the large crowd of classmates entering the area could see her on the tennis court.
What am I supposed to do now? Her face reddened as she thought about her uncomfortable situation.
There was nothing to hide behind or disguise herself with—all Kay could do was turn her back and hold her position. She would avoid looking at people at all cost. In her head, Kay pleaded, Please don't anyone recognize me.
"Kay!" yelled one of her classmates.
Kay hesitated but did not turn around. "Kay!" repeated the classmate. "I can see you!"
Ridiculously, Kay lifted a hand and waved in response.
How does the author's use of the words "foolishly," "unwise," and "ridiculously" contribute to the tone of the story?
A.
They show Kay thinks her actions are silly.
B.
They show Kay should not care what other people think.
C.
They show Kay is concerned with the crowd.
D.
They show Kay's classmates didn't recognize her.