Read both things, and answer the question....
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1.)Everywhere was a shadow of death. The farmers spoke of much illness among their families. In the town the doctors had become more and more puzzled by new kinds of sickness appearing among their patients. There had been several sudden and unexplained deaths, not only among adults but even among children, who would be stricken suddenly while at play and die within a few hours.

2.)No doubt these trees would make good lumber after passing through a sawmill, as George Washington after passing through the hands of a French cook would have made good food. But both for Washington and the tree that bears his name higher uses have been found.
Could one of these Sequoia Kings come to town in all its godlike majesty so as to be strikingly seen and allowed to plead its own cause, there would never again be any lack of defenders.

Which is the best comparison of the tone in these passages?
A.Both passages have a dark, frightening tone.
B>Both passages have a somber tone, but the second is more somber.
C>While the first passage has a dark, horrifying tone, the tone of the second is much lighter.
D>While the first passage has a negative tone, the second has an even more negative tone.

The first passage talks of death striking several people, adults and children. It mentions new kinds of illnesses and people dying just a few hours after the symptoms appear. It is quite a horrifying account, making the passage dark, scary.

On the other hand, the second passage conveys its message in a much lighter way. The author is defending the idea that using Sequoia trees to make lumber is as much a waste as it would be to kill and cook George Washington. The trees and Washington have much more to offer than such ridiculous purposes. That comparison, as well as the description of the Sequoia tree coming to town to defend its own cause, are humorous, making the passage light.