Question 20 of 25 • LAUSD-English Language Arts 9 A (Prescriptive)
Read the passage from "The Quinceanera.”So there I was at the jewelry counter in Ferguson’s department store, surrounded by stroller-driving moms and crying babies. I had to hurry. Maritza’s party was tonight and, more importantly, I was meeting my friends at the movies at 1:00. It would be the only part of the day I would actually get to enjoy, and I was really looking forward to it.
Answer
A
The phrase “stroller-driving moms and crying babies” helps create the irritated mood.
B
The phrase “Maritza’s party was tonight” helps create the anticipatory mood.
C
The phrase “I was meeting my friends at the movies” helps create the playful mood.
D
The phrase “was really looking forward to it” helps create the excited mood.