Question

use word choice to determine the tone of the following sentence:
there are more ugly stars in space than there are unsightly grains of putrid sand on a beach.

anxious
disapproving
happy

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence's word choice

Using the Tone and Mood knowledge point

The sentence is: "There are more ugly stars in space than there are unsightly grains of putrid sand on a beach."

We examine the specific adjectives used by the author:

• "ugly" (describing stars, which are traditionally viewed as beautiful)
• "unsightly" (describing grains of sand)
• "putrid" (describing sand, implying decay or foulness)

Determine the tone

Using the Tone and Mood knowledge point

These words carry strong negative connotations. By describing stars as "ugly" and sand as "unsightly" and "putrid," the speaker expresses a strong sense of dislike, dissatisfaction, and condemnation. This negative attitude directly aligns with a disapproving tone, rather than an anxious or happy one.

Answer:

• anxious
• disapproving (Correct answer)
• happy