Read this excerpt from "Heads Up on Sports Safety."Before modern helmets, in 1904, the Chicago Tribune reported 18 football deaths and 159 serious injuries—in that one year alone. Because the game was lawless and lacking in safety equipment, football was a brutal, deadly sport.Howx does highlighting the word "alone” affect the tone of this excerpt?
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It creates a nostalgic tone by reflecting on the early days of football.B
It creates a skeptical tone by questioning the accuracy of historical records.C
It creates a tone of urgency by emphasizing the severity of injuries in a short time.D
It creates a celebratory tone by focusing on the progress made in sports safety.