Question

which sentence has an optimistic tone?
this group of wide - eyed boys with a love of the game reminds me of my own freshman squad.
though shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
with a roster full of inexperienced players, the team is unlikely to win a game in the national tournament.
milo is an underdog in the tournament because he had only seven wins during the regular season.

Explanation:

• The first sentence is a neutral statement about a group of boys.
• The second sentence, "Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success," has an optimistic tone. It acknowledges Shanna's underdog status but also presents a positive possibility (skillful coaching leading to increased success).
• The third sentence is pessimistic as it states the team is unlikely to win.
• The fourth sentence is a neutral statement about Milo's underdog status based on his win - loss record.

Answer:

Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.