What tone does the author create with her word choice?

What happened when the boy who survived an explosion aboard a steamboat returns to town

Egbert couldn't wait to see paris! he left the safety of the limb and soared into the blue sky! he had many miles to travel before reaching paris. egbert is a a) bird. b) dog. c) grasshopper. d) squirrel.

Which of the following is not a common response to feeling stressed on the road? a.crippling indecision b.enhanced reflexes c.lethargic reactions