Question

My suspicions gnawed at my heart. Could Grayson have committed such a dreadful deed? Could he have exposed the secret with wanton disregard for my feelings? Minor evidence pointed to his guilt, but I would not accuse him until I knew the whole truth.

Which BEST describes the voice expressed in the paragraph?
A. dismal
B. solemn
C. hopeless
D. subdued

Answer 1

Either Subdued or Dismal. The voice is sad and gloomy, but also seems to be reflecting on what happend in sadness.