"dublin lay enveloped in darkness but for the dim light of the moon that shone through fleecy clouds, casting a pale light as of approaching dawn over the streets and the dark waters of the liffey." the words, enveloped, darkness, and dim in this initial setting description suggest this story will be a. ironic. b. tragic. c. comedic. d. violent.

B. Tragic.

Explanation:

The excerpt is from Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" that emphasizes the brutality of the Civil War. He displays a pessimistic and tragic tone through the words "dark", "dim", "pale". The setting is dark and terrifying as there is constant fear and tension due to the tragic happenings and violence of the war. The poem describes a 'lone sniper' who is struggling to survive in this war. The excerpt illustrates the dingy atmosphere that anticipates the outcomes of "gunfire" or violence that fills the young soldier with the terror of tragedy and bloodshed.

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