Question

Use the following passage from The Kite Runner to answer this question.

"After another thirty minutes, only four kites remained. And I was still flying. It seemed I could hardly make a wrong move, as if every gust of wind blew in my favor. I'd never felt so in command, so lucky."

Which word best describes the tone of Hosseini's writing in this passage?
A. Angry
B. Optimistic
C. Defeated
D. Sad

Answer 1

Look at the following sentences from the passage:

"I could hardly make a wrong move."
"I'd never felt [...] so lucky"

Does the author seem angry, optimistic, defeated, or sad?

Definitions:

Angry – Feeling mad or annoyed
Optimistic – Hopeful and confident
Defeated – Being beaten
Sad – Unhappy

Answer 2

optimistic?

Answer 3

That's correct! The tone of this passage is optimistic.

Answer 4

Thank you soooo much <3 :)

Answer 5

You're welcome!! <3