The author of Selection 1 uses phrases like "He was notorious for
pulling bricks out of the Great Wall of China," "He was notorious
for nudging tall pagodas with his snout so that they leaned like the
Leaning Tower of Pisa" and "Nothing was out of harm's way
around Chiyou."
How do the author's word choices impact the tone of the story?
The words contribute to a tone that is sad,
The author creates a tone that is complimentary.
The words contribute to a tone that is mischievous.
The author's word choices create a tone that is fearful.