Question

The author uses the word "dash" to

emphasize that Persephone is trying
to get somewhere in a
He uses the words
"fumbled" and "struggled" to show
that Persephone is experiencing
along the way. The
author's choice of words creates a
tone.

Answer 1

The tone that results from these words being used is frantic and/or suspenseful, creating a sense of action and conflict within the text.