The correct Answer is, Indignant
The author's tone in this excerpt from "That Spot" by Jack London is indignant. <u>Indignant means feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.</u> In this except we see disappointment with<em> Stephen Mackaye.</em>
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The simile in the line "O my Luve's like the melodie"
A) overly self-confidence in his skills