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The answer is <span>b) While I listened to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio.
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The correct answer of the given question above would be the last option. The author's choice of words affects the tone of the excerpt in a way that the words candor and legacy impart a complimentary tone. Candor means being open or honest. And these two words impart a flattering tone.