Identify the mood of the following literary passage. As the sound of thundering footsteps grew closer, Sarah covered her trembling
body in an old blanket. She closed her eyes tightly and didn't even dare to
breathe.
A. fearful
B. uncomfortable
C. sad
D. angry

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

i think she wanted to protect her children from the extreme racism of the american south.