Question

select the correct text in the passage.

which two words in the excerpt does the author use to create an admiring tone?

jane eyre

by charlotte bronte (excerpt)

long did the hours seem while i waited the departure of the company, and listened for the sound of bessies step on the stairs: sometimes she would come up in the interval to seek her thimble or her scissors, or perhaps to bring me something by way of supper-a bun or a cheese-cake-then she would sit on the bed while i ate it, and when i had finished, she would tuck the clothes round me, and twice she kissed me, and said, \good night, miss jane.\ when thus gentle, bessie seemed to me the best, prettiest, kindest being in the world; and i wished most intensely that she would always be so pleasant and amiable, and never push me about, or scold, or task me unreasonably, as she was too often wont to do. bessie lee must, i think, have been a girl of good natural capacity, for she was smart in all she did, and had a remarkable knack of narrative; so, at least, i judge from the impression made on me by her nursery tales.

Explanation:

Analyze the prompt

The question asks to identify two words in the excerpt from Jane Eyre that the author uses to create an admiring tone.

Examine the text

Using Reading Comprehension, we look for words that express high regard, affection, or admiration toward Bessie. In the passage, Jane describes Bessie's actions when she is gentle:
"When thus gentle, Bessie seemed to me the best, prettiest, kindest being in the world..."
The words "best," "prettiest," and "kindest" are superlative adjectives showing deep admiration.

Identify the selected words

Using Textual Evidence, we look at the highlighted words in the interactive screenshot: "Long", "kindest", "intensely", "remarkable".
Among these highlighted options, "kindest" and "remarkable" are the two words that directly convey admiration. "Kindest" describes Bessie as the most caring being, and "remarkable" describes her impressive talent ("remarkable knack of narrative").

Verify the tone

"Kindest" and "remarkable" both carry strong positive connotations that construct an admiring tone toward Bessie's character and abilities.

Answer:

Which two words in the excerpt does the author use to create an admiring tone?

• <blank>kindest</blank>
• <blank>remarkable</blank>