Question

Read this excerpt from "Nixon Resigns" by Carroll Kilpatrick:

There were tears in the eyes of some of the secretaries in the press office. Others, who have been through many crises in recent years and have become used to overwork, plowed ahead with their duties, with telephones ringing incessantly.

Which statement best explains how the details of this excerpt contribute to the central idea that Nixon's resignation is a disheartening event?


A) The melancholy secretaries indicate that the resignation of Nixon is a somber event.

B) The reference to "overwork" suggests that people are sad they have so much to do during this time.

C) The telephones that ring "incessantly" indicate that people are too busy dealing with the resignation to answer the phone.

D) The gloomy mood and informal tone of the excerpt suggests that the resignation is a dismal and historical event.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Melancholy is sad, and the tears make it sad