(a)
Part A
In paragraph 2 of "NOAA's Big Miracle Worker," what tone does the phrase it was a total zoo convey?
A
urgent
B
chaotic
C
annoyed
D
pleading
(b)

Part B
Which detail from the interview indicates a tone similar to the one identified in Part A?
A
"All of the other gray whales had started migrating much earlier, but these three whales stayed in the feeding grounds too long." (paragraph 2)
B
"They seemed to understand that we were there to help them along." (paragraph 2)
C
"Access was limited for safety reasons and to minimize disturbance to the whales and those involved directly with the rescue effort." (paragraph 3)
D
"There were so many groups—Inupiat hunters, biologists, oil companies, United States and Soviet Union government agencies, the military, non-profit organizations, and the press—on the scene and everyone wanted to play a part." (paragraph 4)

Respuesta :

In paragraph 2 of "NOAA's Big Miracle Worker," the tone that the phrase "it was a total zoo" conveys is: B. chaotic.

The detail from the interview that indicates a tone similar to the one identified in Part A is:

  • D. "There were so many groups—Inupiat hunters, biologists, oil companies, United States and Soviet Union government agencies, the military, non-profit organizations, and the press—on the scene and everyone wanted to play a part." (paragraph 4)

What is a Chaotic Tone?

A chaotic tone is one that indicates a scene of disarray. When the narrator said that it was a total zoo because of all the reporters present, he meant that the scene was chaotic.

The different groups mentioned in paragraph 4 must have contributed to the state of disarray.

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