Question

Read this sentence from "Why I Write" by George Orwell.

For this and other reasons I was somewhat lonely, and I soon developed disagreeable mannerisms which made me unpopular throughout my schooldays.

How does the author's use of the phrase "disagreeable mannerisms" affect the tone?
A It emphasizes the contrary tone of the narrative.
B It stresses the proper tone of the narrative.
C It highlights the defensive tone of the narrative.
D It illustrates the exuberant tone of the narrative.

Answer 1

c is wrong. b is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The vocabulary used thoughout the sentence is used to highlight the defensive tone of the whole narrative. Orwell uses expression such as "disagreeable mannerisms" to convey this negative and irritable mood.