Question

read the passage from the poem \el olvido,\ by julia ortiz cofer.
it is a dangerous thing
to forget the climate of your birthplace,
to choke out the voices of dead relatives
when in dreams they call you
by your secret name.

which best describes the tone of the passage?
○ confused
○ serious
○ mournful
○ angry

Explanation:

The passage opens with the stark warning "It is a dangerous thing" and addresses the weighty act of forgetting one's cultural and familial roots. The language is solemn and emphasizes the gravity of the action, which aligns with a serious tone. It does not show confusion (no uncertain language), deep sorrow/mourning (no focus on grief), or anger (no hostile or frustrated language).

Answer:

serious