Read the passage from "Veterans Appreciate Our Gratitude, But What They Need Most Is Our Help." After the trumpet was sounded and the flag folded, a member of the honor guard knelt in front of my frail, aging mother, looked her directly in the eye and in a soft voice, thanked her--and my father--for his service.


Which best explains how word choice establishes tone?



The words trumpet, honor, and guard create a tone of ferocity.

The words frail, aging, and soft create a sense of weakness.

The words trumpet, honor, and knelt create a tone of respect.

The words mother, honor, and service create a tone of patriotism.