Read the following excerpt from Into the Wild:
When I decided to go to Alaska that April, like Chris McCandless, I was a raw youth who mistook passion for insight and acted according to an obscure, gap-ridden logic.
Which word best describes Krakauer's tone in this passage?
A.
Confused
B.
Unforgiving
C.
Admiring
D.
Reflective
D. Reflective
D. Reflective
To determine the word that best describes Krakauer's tone in this passage, we can closely analyze the provided excerpt. Krakauer states that when he decided to go to Alaska, he was a "raw youth" who mistook passion for insight and acted according to an "obscure, gap-ridden logic." This statement suggests a self-reflective tone, as Krakauer acknowledges his own youthful naiveté and misguided decision-making.
The correct answer is D. Reflective.