Read these sentences from a story. I stand among my teammates and about a hundred other girls at the starting line, a rainbow of singlets on a
field of thirsty grass. Some girls stretch, touching their toes or twisting their backs. Some jump high into the
air.
What is the tone of this story?
The imagery develops a tone of contentment by conveying the beauty of the venue of the race.
The imagery sets a tone of animosity as the opponents size each other up before the race.
The imagery suggests a tone of agitation by emphasizing the extreme heat on the day of the event.
The imagery creates a tone of excitement in anticipation of an important event.