Rationalizing something is looking at the big picture all the facts and picking an answer Rationalization used when talking about steps to a process would mean all steps in the process are decided with the end goal in mind
Gloomy
The author's tone is is gloomy as it is discussing death.
Based on my point of view I would think of it as Kevin showing his compassion for his father, or trying to show a link for family care.
And no, I don't think it has anything to do with Kevin being a little thief. XD Unless that's what the story portrays.
Answer:
The coffee cup needed a good cleaning <u>2</u>
Explanation:
The coffee cup needed a good cleaning is one subject and predicate. stains could be seen around the inside. is another. You can divide the run-on in-between.