Question

Read these sentences from the excerpt:

Answer 1

Answer:

The words "refused to" and "held up" convey a disapproving tone.  

Explanation:

The words "refused to" and "held up" imply a tone of disapproval over the pipeline that needed to pass under a branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. These words show that this pipeline was rejected because there was a disapproval in its implementation over the branch of the railroad. In short, the words indicate that something is being rejected which implies a tone of disapproval in the excerpt.

Answer 2

I think the words convey an old-fashioned tone, due to the way that they are talking, using words like: "re-piped" and "carried". Hope this helped! Brainliest is always appreciated.