The answer is d. answers a and c focus more on the characters in the scene to set the tone rather than using imagery to convey a certain tone. answer b has a positive connotation, so the answer is d.
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It answers all of your questions.
P.S. I had the same exact lesson! Hope I helped you :)
<span>A. My teacher wants me to consider joining the advanced journalism class next spring.
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