Question

genesis iiquestion 2/10neighbor to whose home my balcony adjoined, dr. velasquez, seldom went into his backyard or made much noise.2stella is, from the best i can tell, some sort of toy terrier mix. she seems to get along just fine with the mother, father, grandmother, and young child living next door to me. the only issue is that she seems to have some sort of problem with my balcony presence. dont misunderstand, she is not aggressive per se, and i even stop to pet her when i see her being walked down the neighborhood streets. she simply cannot allow me to sit outside without barking at me the entire time.3an oral surgeon, flash forward a few years later, and dr. velasquez moved to scottsdale to start a new practice. thats when a young family with a dog named stella moved in, and my quiet mornings on the balcony ended.4which choice most effectively maintains the essays tone?select one answera no changeb be a very violent dog protective of her territory.c abhor me and my presence with an intense passion.d want to ruin my life by preventing me from using the balcony.

Explanation:

The essay has a casual, conversational tone, describing the dog's behavior in a mild, frustrated but non-extreme way. Option A keeps the original understated, clear tone that matches the rest of the text. Option B is too harsh ("violent"), Option C is overly dramatic ("abhor me with an intense passion"), and Option D exaggerates the impact ("ruin my life"), which do not fit the essay's tone.

Answer:

A. No change