Question

chapter 3
this new building was unlike anything
gianna had ever seen. even at night,
illuminated by streetlamps, the jigsaw
puzzle of platform, iron, and brick was a
sight. on the sidewalk, onlookers were
being interviewed by a reporter covering
the story for the chicago tribune. as
gianna navigated closer, she heard
stories—of wonder, doubt, curiosity.

everyone had a story to tell, whether it
was babbo or the strangers standing
nearby, many of them also new to
chicago. stories were being built all
around her, reaching toward the sky.

how does the last sentence on page 5
contribute to the tone of the story?
it creates an inspirational tone by suggesting
that progress is being made.
it creates an ambitious tone by suggesting
that people need to feel committed to their
careers.
it creates an intense tone by suggesting that
success takes hard work.
it creates an amused tone by suggesting the
importance of making people feel
entertained.

Explanation:

The final sentence "Stories were being built all around her, reaching toward the sky" links the new, impressive building to the personal narratives of the people (new to Chicago, sharing wonder/doubt/curiosity). The phrase "reaching toward the sky" frames both the physical structure and the people's journeys as forward-moving, hopeful progress, which establishes an inspirational tone. The other options do not align: the text does not focus on career commitment, hard work for success, or amusement/entertainment.

Answer:

It creates an inspirational tone by suggesting that progress is being made.