Former South African President and civil rights defender Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality and ultimately helped overthrow South Africa's racist apartheid system. His accomplishments are now celebrated each year on July 18, International Nelson Mandela Day.
Answer:
A. In paragraph 1, the mood is cold and dark, dreary.
B. In paragraph 2, the feeling is more upbeat and refreshing.
2. In paragraph 1, you have words such as little hands clamoring to escape prison, lifeless company, and boney exposed ankles.
In paragraph 2, you have words such as revitalized by the fresh surge of oxygen, dancing leaves tickled her ankles, She laughed until tears of delight trickled down her prematurely-aged cheeks, and for the first time in her life, she was happy.
3. The setting is an abandoned park.
4. If the setting helps to set the mood of the story and characters.