The mood (or tone) of the prologue is considered as sombre, dark, macabre... since from the start we're being told that this story is going to be a story of love, death and loss.
<span>Knowing that Howells was associated with the press explains his focus on truthful depictions of events. It also explains the backdrop of the story—the effects of patriotic propaganda in newspapers and magazines to garner public support and manipulate the emotions of their readers.</span>
Answer: In nearly two years, but last month we lost more than we gained.
Explanation:
after "But..." is the evidence
Deserving hatred and contempt.
Answer:
Chronological Order
Explanation:
The paragraph goes in order of dates. Also uses transitional words that demonstrates the shift in time.