Prudence woke up on Saturday morning with great excitement. The day had finally come. She would finally get to compete in the Academic Decathlon National Competition. Hundreds of recruiters were going to be there looking for the brightest young minds in America, and she couldn't wait to show off her skills. She hoped to attract the attention of Harvard or Yale. Her dream was to attend an Ivy League School, but she knew her parents wouldn't be able to afford the costs. A full scholarship would solve all of her problems.

What is the tone of the passage?
A.
daring
B.
hopeful
C.
comical
D.
powerful