Question

Which phrase best contributes to the authors sad tone​

Answer 1

Answer:

The phrase that best contributes to the author's sad tone in this excerpt is D: silent sterile shores.

Explanation:

This line has the job of expressing how dead Lake Powell looks like to the author, how it makes him/her feel. The words chosen to describe the sensation Lake Powell gives make a very good job in transmitting the reader the sad vibe you feel when you look at this place. Especially, the words silent and sterile give a bad connotation and a sad tone to the excerpt.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

the use of "silent" adds dread and seriousness