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Applying Recursive Writing for a Purpose — Quiz

Question 10 • English Language Arts 10

Which author should use a somber tone?

Answer
A
a resident emailing neighbors to help clean up an abandoned lot
B
a journalist writing a report on a devastating flood
C
a teacher writing a lesson on how to read poetry
D
a student explaining unexpected results of a science experiment

Explanation

A somber tone is serious and subdued, often used when writing about sadness or loss. A report on a devastating flood describes a tragic event, so the journalist should use a somber tone. The other situations are generally practical or instructional rather than deeply sad.

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