Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." The expression was that of agony—the agony of intense bodily pain; but a menace scowled upon the brow, and a few sprinklings of blood added to its ghastliness. Yet it was not all these characteristics—it was some horror of the mind, some inscrutable antipathy awakened by this picture, which harrowed up my feelings. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?
Answer
A
It evokes a sense of nostalgia as personal experiences are recounted.
B
It evokes a sense of anxiety as the narrator observes his surroundings.
C
It fosters confidence that everything will work out fine in the end.
D
It fosters a belief that the narrator is not a reliable reporter.
Explanation
The words “agony,” “menace,” “blood,” and “horror” create a threatening, disturbing tone. The narrator describes his intense reaction to the picture, which makes the reader feel anxious as he observes what is around him. The excerpt gives no reassurance that things will turn out well, and it does not focus on nostalgia.
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