Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question. Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, when the man turned aside from the main Yukon trail and climbed the high earth-bank, where a dim and little traveled trail led
eastward through the fat spruce timberland. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. It was nine o'clock. There was no sun nor hint of sun, though there was not a cloud in the sky

What inferences can you make about the genre and setting of the story? Write complete paragraph (5-8 sentences) using evidence from the passage to support your response. Do not forget to properly TAG your written response.

Hint:
RACES may be helpful to constructing a paragraph response.

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