Question

mid-term exam
which of the following is the tone of the passage below? the dog snarled, baring its teeth as its fur stood on end.
tense
calm
bittersweet

Explanation:

The passage describes a dog snarling, baring teeth, and having raised fur—all signs of aggression or heightened tension, which creates a tense atmosphere. "Calm" contradicts the described actions, and "bittersweet" implies a mix of positive and negative emotions that are not present here.

Answer:

tense