Select the correct answer. Which description most clearly defines tone in literature? A. the emotional atmosphere created within a work of literature B. the attitude the writer has towards the audience and the subject C. the way the author conveys themes to the audience through words D. the opinions the writer expresses through characters and events

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.