Question

which sentence best contributes to the humorous tone of \the damnation of a canyon\ by edward abbey:

a. lake powell, formed by glen canyon dam, is not a lake. it is a reservoir, with a constantly fluctuating water level — more like a bathtub that is never drained than a true lake.

b. indeed i am a \butterfly chaser, googly eyed bleeding heart and wild conservative.\

c. the effects of glen canyon dam also extend downstream, causing changes in the character and ecology of marble gorge and grand canyon.

d. in the summer of 1959 a friend and i made a float trip in little rubber rafts down through the length of glen canyon, starting at hite and getting off the river near gunsight butte.

Explanation:

To determine which sentence contributes to the humorous tone, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Compares Lake Powell to a bathtub, but the tone is more descriptive than humorous.
• Option B: The phrase "butterfly chaser, googly eyed bleeding heart and wild conservative" uses playful, self - deprecating, and whimsical language. The combination of these terms in a self - description creates a humorous effect as it's an exaggerated and light - hearted way to refer to oneself in the context of conservation.
• Option C: This is a straightforward description of the dam's effects, with no humorous elements.
• Option D: This is a simple narrative of a trip, with a neutral tone.

Answer:

B. Indeed I am a "butterfly chaser, googly eyed bleeding heart and wild conservative."