Read this excerpt from Chapter I of Alice in Wonderland.
Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time, as she went down, to look about her. First, she tried to make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed. It was labeled "ORANGE MARMALADE," but, to her great disappointment, it was empty; she did not like to drop the jar, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.
Which word best describes the tone this excerpt conveys?
serious
playful
hopeful
scary
playful
playful
To determine the tone of the excerpt, we can analyze the language and mood conveyed. In this case, the tone of the excerpt from Chapter I of Alice in Wonderland can be described as playful.
The author uses phrases like "she had plenty of time" and "she looked at the sides of the well and noticed" to create a sense of curiosity and lightness. The description of cupboards, book-shelves, maps, pictures, and a labeled jar adds to the playful atmosphere. Additionally, the protagonist's actions of taking down the jar and managing to put it into one of the cupboards while falling shows a sense of ingenuity and whimsy.
Overall, the playful tone in the excerpt reflects the imaginative and fantastical nature of the story.