Question

1. in the sentence her laughter echoed through the halls, brightening even the darkest corners, the tone of the passage is best described as:

• fearful
• neutral
• optimistic
• remorseful

1. in the sentence, though the knight was weary, his resolve never faltered, which two details help determine the meaning of resolve?

• knight
• never faltered
• the

Explanation:

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The laughter brightening dark corners suggests a positive - light - filled mood. Optimistic conveys such a positive tone.

The word "never faltered" shows that despite being "weary", the knight's resolve was strong and unwavering. These two details help define "resolve".

Answer:

C. Optimistic

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