Question

question 4 of 10
read this excerpt from margaret frinks memoir:
for many weeks we had been accustomed to see property abandoned and animals dead or dying. but those scenes were here doubled and trebled. horses, mules, and oxen, suffering from heat, thirst, and starvation, staggered along until they fell and died on every rod of the way. both sides of the road for miles were lined with dead animals and abandoned wagons.
what is the mood of this excerpt?
a. emotionless
b. factual
c. formal
d. depressing

Explanation:

The excerpt describes scenes of property abandonment, animals suffering and dying (from heat, thirst, starvation), and dead animals and abandoned wagons lining the road. These descriptions evoke a sense of sadness and hopelessness, which is characteristic of a depressing mood. Options A (emotionless) is incorrect as the description is full of vivid and sad details. Option B (factual) is too neutral; the language has an emotional undertone. Option C (formal) is not relevant as the focus is on the emotional tone, not the formality of the writing.

Answer:

D. Depressing