Question

which two statements show how the authors word choices affect meaning and tone in stanza 4 of the poem? a the choice not to rhyme words at the ends of lines creates an inconsistent tone. b repeating the pronoun \we\ shows how the narrator thinks of the tent as a partner. c the use of intense words such as \gasped,\ \careened,\ and \hurtling\ creates an exciting tone. d using adjectives and adverbs such as \tallest\ and \triumphantly\ highlight the narrators high self - esteem. e describing dangerous moments such as \threatened to toss us\ and \barely escaped\ indicate that the narrator is irresponsible. f the presence of exaggerations such as \a swarm of comets,\ \a gang of dinosaurs,\ and \the edge of the universe\ creates a tone of disbelief.

Explanation:

• For option C, intense words like "gasped", "careened", "hurtling" indeed evoke excitement.
• For option F, exaggerations such as "a swarm of comets", "a gang of dinosaurs", "the edge of the universe" create a tone of disbelief.

Answer:

C. The use of intense words such as "gasped," "careened," and "hurtling" creates an exciting tone.
F. The presence of exaggerations such as "a swarm of comets," "a gang of dinosaurs," and "the edge of the universe" creates a tone of disbelief.