Question

...the hoot of owls, the Underline StartsquaveringUnderline Ends cry of coons, the twitter of night birds.

Which best explains how the writer's use of the underlined word creates a mysterious mood?

A.) A quavering cry creates a feeling of calm.


B.) A quavering cry creates a feeling of mischief.


C.) A quavering cry creates a feeling of uncertainty.


D.) A quavering cry creates a feeling of boredom.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

In creating a mysterious mood, the word "quavering" would create a feeling of uncertainty.

"Quavering" means trembling or shaking -- therefore, it would not create a mood of boredom, mischief, or calm. By using this word, the reader might wonder: why are the raccoons quavering or trembling? Are they scared? Thus, the mood is uncertain and mysterious.