As you read this passage, try to identify the words that suggest the mood of the scene. I approached Bert’s room carefully, knowing that he was a shady character. I checked for a trip wire and then eased the door open, waiting for the bucket I was sure would clobber my noodle. To my surprise, there was none, and I pondered this puzzle, braced for the slice of a shiv in my back.

Which words are nuanced in a way that creates a mood of suspicion?
Select one:
a. approached, eased, checked, braced
b. noodle, surprise, pondered, slice
c. checked, door, sure, back
d. room, character, wire, puzzle

- "despite the fact that portia lives in belmont and has many suitors, bassanio believes that he can win her heart. bassanio plans on overcoming his financial obstacles by borrowing money from antonio to travel to belmont. he then plans on marrying portia and becoming wealthy enough to pay off his debts."

what statement is most clearly an example of logos?

participle: dressed; modifies: bride.

i believe it is the first choice (1.)

because the major theme is(“both the wild and civilization have rules.”)

and also as u said,( based on what buck learns within the call of the wild, "both the wild and civilization have rules".this is true of humans within society as well.