Read the sentences from the excerpt.
There is a groove worn in each step by the men who climb and descend in a regular stream.
How do the words climb and descend in a regular stream impact the tone of the excerpt?
Responses
AThey create a tranquil tone by suggesting that David feels comforted by the stairs he has walked on many times before.
They create a tranquil tone by suggesting that David feels comforted by the stairs he has walked on many times before.
BThey create an uncomfortable tone by grotesquely detailing the disheveled state of the old stairs.
They create an uncomfortable tone by grotesquely detailing the disheveled state of the old stairs.
CThey create a mysterious tone by hinting that a series of stormy events might follow after climbing the stairs.
They create a mysterious tone by hinting that a series of stormy events might follow after climbing the stairs.
DThey create a humorous tone by literally interpreting a figurative phrase about the stairs at the barbershop.
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The words "climb and descend in a regular stream" suggest a sense of routine and familiarity, which can create a tranquil tone by implying that the stairs are a well-worn and comfortable part of David's surroundings.