Question

question 20 of 20
read the following excerpt from journal of the adventures of a party of california gold - seekers by margaret frink:
here we again heard alarming and discouraging accounts of deeds of violence and bloodshed that had recently been committed on the plains, along the route that we were very soon to travel over.
which word best describes the mood frink creates with this passage?
a. formal
b. threatening
c. pessimistic
d. proactive

Explanation:

The passage uses words like "alarming," "discouraging," "violence," and "bloodshed" to describe events on the route the party will soon travel. These terms convey a sense of impending danger, which aligns with a threatening mood. "Formal" refers to tone, not mood here; "pessimistic" is about outlook, not immediate danger; "proactive" is unrelated. Thus, "threatening" is the best fit.

Answer:

B. Threatening