“I did not know what to do. I could not afford to be seen walking with her, and I did not even want to - but on the other hand, the flattery of those humble, hopeful turnings was not lost on me. A role was shaping for me that I could not resist playing.”
Which of the following best describes the speaker’s tone?
A. troubled but intrigued
B. friendly and outgoing
C. pleased but annoyed**
D. hesitant and shy
is the answer A troubled and intrigued
I disagree.
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I think that's the best of the four possibilities, yes.
To determine the speaker's tone in the given passage, we need to analyze the words and phrases used and the overall context of the passage. In this case, the speaker states that they did not know what to do and could not afford to be seen with the person. This suggests some degree of conflict or concern. However, the speaker also mentions being flattered by the humble, hopeful turnings, indicating a positive aspect. The use of phrases like "could not resist playing" suggests a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Based on this analysis, the best description of the speaker's tone is pleased but annoyed (Option C). They seem to have conflicting feelings and are torn between their own desires and the social implications of their actions.