Question

read this excerpt from the grapes of wrath. no man had touched the seed, or lusted for the growth. men ate what they had not raised, had no connection with the bread. the land bore under iron, and under iron gradually died; for it was not loved or hated, it had no prayers or curses. which word best describes the tone of this excerpt? a. sympathetic b. detached c. curious d. frustrated

Explanation:

To determine the tone, analyze the excerpt: it describes men’s disconnection from food and the land’s demise in a factual, unemotional way. "Detached" means emotionally uninvolved, matching the neutral, impersonal tone. "Sympathetic" (emotional concern), "Curious" (inquisitive), and "Frustrated" (irritated) don’t fit the calm, unengaged description.

Answer:

B. Detached