Question

Read the excerpt from "50 Below is Quite Cold, Even for Alaska."

Answer 1

Answer:

it creates a sarcastic tone

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

It creates a sarcastic tone.

Explanation:

The definition of the word balmy is characterized by pleasantly warm weather. This word is used to describe the minus 20 degrees, which is horribly cold, but still not as cold as Alaska usually is. This combination of words creates a paradox - how can minus 20 degrees be balmy? It is not - the author is just being sarcastic. That's how the use of the word balmy creates a sarcastic tone.

Answer 3

What is Cynthia Erickson best protection against the extremely cold temperature in Alaska