Question

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

On the last night of the revival the sky took on a strange yellowish cast. The air felt close, suffocating, and no wind stirred.

Which words from the excerpt best help the reader determine a tone of anxiety?

“sky” and “air”
“last” and “night”
“revival” and “yellowish”
“strange” and “suffocating”

Answer 1

d {strange and suffocating}

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is: “strange” and “suffocating”

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt, the author tries to create a tone of anxiety by using some words closely related to this feeling, as for example, "strange" and "suffocating". The author uses these words to create a strange and unpleasant ambiance, which causes anxiety in him, as the air seems to be suffocating after his look at a strange yellowish sky.