3. Everyone was silent, obviously
expecting the worse. Some people sat
on the edge of their seats or tapped
their feet, almost as though they
were eager to learn the verdict and
be done with the waiting. No one
expected good news, and it was
obvious from their drawn faces and
wrinkled clothes that they had been
waiting a long time to hear what was
inevitable.
What is the tone of this passage?
a. Pedantic
b. Pessimistic
c. Psychotic