Question 12 of 15 • PBCSD_CR_1001375_English 3_for_Credit_Recovery_S1andS2_2015
Read the excerpt from an essay about summer employment.A young person’s first job is often their first encounter with reality—a crash course on how the world operates. I harken back to my time behind the counter at a hectic pool snack bar. Hungry patrons barked orders faster than I could operate the mini toaster oven, and items I pulled from the freezer seemed to melt before they reached little kids’ outstretched hands. Despite the mayhem, my coworkers and I relished the camaraderie of our workplace as we labored to fill orders, stock sodas, and survive until payday.How does the author's word choice affect the tone of the excerpt?
Answer
A
The words barked and labored impart a critical tone.
B
The words harken and relished impart a nostalgic tone.
C
The words hectic and mayhem impart a lively tone.
D
The words hungry and survive impart a desperate tone.