Question

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Read the excerpt from "50 Below is Quite Cold, Even for Alaska."


A cold snap gripping inner Alaska is bothering even people like Erickson who have lived in the area a long time. She didn't see a customer until 25 minutes after she opened her store, where the furnace was running.


How does the author's use of the word gripping affect the tone of the passage?


The author feels optimistic about the weather.


The author is respectful of the cold's power.


The author feels sympathy toward Erickson.


The author is sarcastic toward Erickson's weakness.

Answer 1

The word 'gripping' in the excerpt conveys a tone of respect for the intensity of the cold weather in Alaska, rather than any optimism, sympathy, or sarcasm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's use of the word gripping to describe the cold snap in Alaska contributes to the tone of the passage by emphasizing the severity and overwhelming nature of the cold. It does not imply optimism, sympathy for Erickson, or sarcasm towards her perceived weakness. Instead, the word gripping suggests a sense of respect for the raw power of the frigid weather, almost as though it has the ability to seize and hold the attention or even the physical well-being of those affected by it.

Answer 2

The author is respectful of the cold's power.

Step-by-step explanation:

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