36.“You have just said the most . . . the most poetic thing, Geraldine Moore,” said Mrs. Scott. Her hands flew up to touch the silk scarf around her neck. “Nothing lovely’s been happening in my life.” She repeated it so quietly that everyone had to lean forward to hear. 37 “Class,” Mrs. Scott said very sadly, clearing her throat, “you have just heard the best poem you will ever hear.” She went to the board and stood there for a long time staring at the chalk in her hand.

38 “I’d like you to copy it down,” she said. She wrote it just as Geraldine had said it, bad grammar and all.

What is the tone of the author
1. Frank
2. optimistic
3.Patronizing
4. encouraging