The word best describes the author’s tone in the above passage from “Once Upon a Time” is option, (D.) Horrified.
What is author?
The term "author" means a person who composes a book, article, or other written work.
What is passage?
The term "passage" means a section of a written work, speech, etc.
What is horrified?
The term "horrified" means someone is accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror.
In the passage it is clearly shown how is the surroundings, and what is going on around, which is making the tone of author's horrified to express the fear and anxiety as the scenes aren't pleasant to watch.
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