Answer:
C) frantic
Explanation:
The tone of this excerpt means that something is connected with fear and anxiety. The frantic refers to an uncontrolled way of behaving due to fear, anxiety and worrying.
In this excerpt, the mother is frantic because of her cognition that her child is dead. Her words are directed to disbelieving that her child is no longer alive. The frantic tone is emphasized in short words, evoking and hurry to find out the truth.
<span>Option D is the correct choice. It indicates, better than the other options, how the narrator is unable to enjoy a simple nights rest. The usage of "alas" shows that this was the final straw in the torment, not being able to sleep anymore. Compared to option A where the narrator is still able to state clearly that they are not mad. Option B only shows a dislike which doesn't stress the torment requirement from the question. Option C does show torment but it more so indicates the early stages of this happening.</span>
I’m going to say it’s probably B but don’t take my word for it
