Tick the right answer. What is the tone of the author when he says the following?
The thud and the jingle of the traditional baker's bamboo can still be heard in some places. (nostalgic, hopeful, sad)
nostalgic
Maybe the father is not alive but the son still carries on the family profession. (nostalgic, hopeful, sad)
hopeful
I still recall the typical fragrance of those loaves. (nostalgic, hopeful, naughty)
nostalgic
The tiger never brushed his teeth. Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all. (naughty, angry, funny)
naughty
Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. (sad, hopeful, matter-of-fact)
matter-of-fact
The baker and his family never starved. They always looked happy and prosperous. (matter-of-fact, hopeful, sad)
matter-of-fact
Explanation
The author's tone is identified by analyzing the emotion and attitude conveyed through specific word choices in each sentence. Phrases indicating fond remembrance of the past reflect a nostalgic tone, while those showing optimism for the future reflect a hopeful tone. Playful or mischievous remarks carry a naughty tone, and straightforward statements of reality or tradition without emotional exaggeration are matter-of-fact.