Which of the following passages from "The Morning of June 28, 1948, and 'The Lottery'" best shows how Shirley Jackson’s specific word choices contribute to the story’s tone?
A- I went on picking up the mail every morning, pushing my daughter up and down the hill in her stroller, anticipating pleasurably the check from The New Yorker, and shopping for groceries.
B- The weather stayed nice and it looked as though it as going to be a good summer,
C- No, I said nothing in particular it as just a story i rote
D- Then on June 28 The Ne Yorker came out with my story.
D- Then on June 28 The New Yorker came out with my story.
The passage that best shows how Shirley Jackson’s specific word choices contribute to the story’s tone is D- "Then on June 28 The New Yorker came out with my story."
In this passage, the specific word choices, such as "came out" and "my story," convey a sense of excitement and personal pride. This contributes to the tone of elation or satisfaction, highlighting the author's anticipation and ultimate fulfillment upon the publication of her work.