Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
what tone does james boswell use in paragraph 4?
○ angry
○ reflective
○ sinister
○ witty

part b
click the phrase that best supports the answer to part a.
we who have from our earliest years had our minds filled with scenes of war of which we have read in the books that we most reverence and most admire; who have remarked it in every revolving century, and in every country that has been discovered by navigators, even in the gentle and benign regions of the southern oceans; we who have seen all the intelligence, power and ingenuity of our own nation employed in war, who have been accustomed to

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the tone, we analyze the options. "Angry" implies hostility, "sinister" suggests evil intent, "witty" is humorous. "Reflective" means thoughtful or contemplative. The context (from Part B's text about reflecting on war across time/regions) aligns with a reflective tone, as it involves introspection on experiences and observations.

The phrase "We who have from our earliest years had our minds filled with scenes of war... who have remarked it in every revolving century, and in every country..." shows a contemplative, reflective look at war across time and places, supporting a reflective tone (Part A's answer). Other phrases (not fully shown, but this one has the reflective, observational nature) match the reflective tone.

Answer:

B. reflective

Part B