"But, when it snowed, that was best of all; for, they liked nothing so well as to look up at the white flakes falling fast and thick, like down from the breasts of millions of white birds."What emotion is the author most likely trying to evoke in the reader?

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage? o a. confusion and curiosity o b. jokes and humor o c. sarcasm and mockery o d. sadness and regret

Read the excerpt from warriors don't cry. as we approached behind them, we could see only the clusters of white people that stretched for a distance of two blocks along the entire span of the school building. my mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies i had seen. which words create the mood in the excerpt? check all that apply.

During which stage of the listening process would you pay close attention to verbal and nonverbal signals? taking notes evaluation active involvement preparation