Question

Read this excerpt from the poem "Lincoln Looked.” Lincoln looked and looked and looked for the moment that the nation would open its eyes and rise to the occasion. And when that moment appeared, Lincoln looked no further but instead he got to work re-creating the country we live in today, and the country we look back on in wonder. Which word best describes the author’s tone?

Answer 1

I would say "admiring"

Answer 2

Answer:

Admiring

Explanation:

The tone of the author in this passage can best be described as "admiring." In this passage, the author talks about Lincoln and his contribution to making the country the way it is nowadays. The author talks about Lincoln in a very positive way. He conveys the efforts that Lincoln went through as well as the wonder that people felt for what he created. It is clear that the author admires Lincoln and his role in the history of our country.