Question

match the tone that best describes each excerpt. calm humorous awestruck excerpt tone in the next room, the door of which was open, i could see a magnificent gilt dressing case, with some splendid diamond and ruby shirt studs lying by it, and a chest of drawers, and a cupboard apparently full of clothes. (the notch on the ax by william makepeace thackeray) a hearty hand - clasp from jack, a frank and smiling greeting from polly (she looked handsomer than ever, harold thought, with her lustrous black hair and soft, dark - gray eyes), put him at his ease at once. (the emergency men by george h. jessop) by reason of my tender age (and there are some critics who, i hope, will be satisfied by my acknowledging that i am a hundred and fifty - six next birthday) i could not understand what was the meaning of this night excursion—this candle, this tool house, this bag of soot. (on being found out by william makepeace thackeray)

Explanation:

1. The first excerpt describes a magnificent and splendid sight, which evokes a sense of wonder, so the tone is awestruck.
2. The second excerpt has a friendly - greeting scene, creating a calm and pleasant atmosphere, so the tone is calm.
3. The third excerpt humorously claims to be 156 years old next birthday, so the tone is humorous.

Answer:

1. awestruck
2. calm
3. humorous