By melba pattillo beals cameras flashed bright lights stung - GED Practice Questions
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By Melba Pattillo Beals
Cameras flashed, bright lights stung my eyes, and reporters asked lots of questions for the next half hour. Many of the reporters asked the attorneys what they planned to do to get rid of the troops. And questions were directed to Elizabeth. She seemed shy about answering, but with Mrs. Bates's help, she forced herself to say a few words. Eventually, however, questions were directed to all of us. My heart raced with fear and anticipation as I observed the process. I was almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all.
What is the mood of the passage?
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Explanation
Choice B accurately reflects the mood conveyed in the passage. The passage describes a scene where cameras are flashing, bright lights are stinging the narrator's eyes, and reporters are overwhelming them with questions. The use of phrases like my heart raced with fear and anticipation and almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all suggests a heightened sense of tension and apprehension. The narrator's observation of the process and their nervousness indicate an atmosphere of anxiety and pressure. Therefore, tense and apprehensive best describes the mood of the passage.
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