Identify which excerpts use either a positive or negative tone.
negative
positive
Excerpt
Tone
Eric was playing basketball in the backyard when his sisters
surrounded him. They badgered him to fix the shelf in their
room that fell down due to the weight of their books. Finally,
after getting annoyed by their constant nagging, he
reluctantly agreed to fix it.
Samantha was in her room when she heard her little brother
crying, She immediately rushed to him, gently wiped his
tears, and asked him what was wrong. He replies that he
had broken his toy. She smiled and comforted him by saying
it would be easy to fix.
The Robinsons decided to go hiking with their children on a
sunny day. The hike would be difficult, but the children were
elated about exploring nature.
The Smiths were enjoying a nice picnic in the park when
suddenly it started raining. They had to rush to pack their
food and cram everything back in their car in a haphazard
way.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.