Question

read this excerpt from silent spring. then a strange blight crept over the area and everything began to change. some evil spell had settled on the community: mysterious maladies swept the flocks of chickens; the cattle and sheep sickened and died. everywhere was a shadow of death. the farmers spoke of much illness among themselves and their families. which word best describes the tone used in both excerpts? frustrated passionate wishful insincere

Explanation:

To determine the tone, analyze the excerpt from Silent Spring. The description of a "strange blight," "evil spell," and "shadow of death" along with the impact on animals and families creates a sense of concern and strong feeling, which aligns with a "passionate" tone (conveying strong emotion about the issue). "Frustrated" would imply annoyance at obstacles, "wishful" is hopeful longing, and "insincere" is dishonest—none fit as well as "passionate" here.

Answer:

B. passionate