Read the passage from the personal memory voice of section XVI- "Nearby a calf lay in the tall grass, it was red-orange in color
, delicately beautiful with new life, but suddenly the cow was there in our way, her great dark head low and fearful-looking. Then she came at us , and we turned and ran as hard as we could. She gave up after a short run, and I think we had not been in any real danger. But the spring morning was deep and beautiful and our hearts were beating fast and we knew just then what it was to be alive." What is Momaday's tone in the passage? Question 2 options: reverent/respectful afraid/fearful curious/interested disengaged/uninterested
The correct answer is letter A: reverent/respectful
The tone is a device that the writer uses to show his attitude or feelings and to create an effect on the reader.
In this passage, the writer shows his position of reverent and respectful for the cow, because it is an animal with fearful-looking but he knows that they are not in danger at all. Besides, Momaday shows reverent and respectful for life when he describes the following situation: "...our hearts were beating fast and we knew just then what it was to be alive."
This is somewhat ironic considering the "sameness" of the community as a whole. The Elder is merely relating minor differences in personality of the kids. The Elders actually demand conformity for these kids and only give the illusion of diversity through the ceremony.
Well maybe if I actually read this story it would make more sense. I feel I need a little bit more text. But from here it seems that he seems guilty that his friend is standing in front of his face. Somewhere around there..
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Sorry if it didn't help a lot I would prefer more context.. Have a wonderful day! :))
