Question

select the passage that has a more appreciative tone.

nearing the sugar pine, i slowed my pace and drank the spicy, resiny wind.
beneath the arms of this noble tree, i felt that i was safely home. never did pine
trees seem so dear to me. how sweet was their breath and their song, and how
grandly they winnowed the sky!

the white pines rapid growth and the high quality of its wood make it an ideal
tree for reforestation on light soils in northern illinois. the white pine blister rust
was introduced into america about thirty-five years ago, and has since become
widespread and highly destructive of both old trees and young growth.

adapted from john muir, steep trails and george d. fuller, e. e. nuuttila, w. r. mattoon, and r. b. miller,
forest trees of illinois

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Explanation:

The first passage uses emotional, admiring language like "noble tree," "dear to me," "sweet was their breath and their song" to express fondness and gratitude toward the sugar pine, showing an appreciative tone. The second passage is factual and informative, focused on the white pine's practical uses and a disease, with no appreciative sentiment.

Answer:

Nearing the sugar pine, I slowed my pace and drank the spicy, resiny wind.
Beneath the arms of this noble tree, I felt that I was safely home. Never did pine
trees seem so dear to me. How sweet was their breath and their song, and how
grandly they winnowed the sky!