Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Read this excerpt from “About Russell” by Rita Williams-Garcia.

When he did speak, it was in a monotone, his eyes fixed elsewhere.

How does the word monotone affect the tone of this excerpt?


It supports a tone of deep distress.


It creates a tone of confidence.


It conveys a tone of disengagement.


It suggests a tone of commitment.