4. Closely read the following passage and analyze the tone. The sky is a soggy purple when we return to the home. Then the bell rings and we walk in a
straight column to the city theatre for three hours of social recreation...the play is about toil
and how good it is. Then we walk back to the home in a straight column. The sky is like a black
sieve pierced by silver drops that tremble, ready to burst through. The moths beat against the
street lanterns.
What is the tone of this passage?

A. aggravated

B. encouraging

C. contented

D. dreary