Question

Which phrase reveals to readers that Anne can take a critical tone in her diary? A. her referring to her sad father as "poor soul" B. her referring to Miep as a "pack mule" because she brings them supplies C. her describing the Annexe as "a paradise" compared to places others must hide D. her describing Mr. Dussel as speaking in a "hoity-toity manner"

Answer 1

"hoity-toity" means snubbish, arrogant, thinking of themselves better than other people . This is a critique, so if she said it about someone, she was being critical - therefore the correct answer is D. Other options don't provide criticism, for example "poor soul" is a way of pitying rather than criticism and "a paradise" is a positive judgement.