Select two sentences in which the author's word choice creates a hopeful mood.

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The question is asking to identify two sentences from a text that convey a hopeful mood based on the author's word choice.

Answer

Paragraphs 32 and 36 create a hopeful mood.

The sentences are: 'For a while, as they walked, they seemed to carry in them a measure of contentment; some of the serenity and the cleanliness of that big warm kitchen lingered on inside them.' (paragraph 32) and 'She told them about Frederick Douglass, the most famous of the escaped slaves, of his eloquence, of his magnificent appearance.' (paragraph 36).

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The sentences are: 'For a while, as they walked, they seemed to carry in them a measure of contentment; some of the serenity and the cleanliness of that big warm kitchen lingered on inside them.' (paragraph 32) and 'She told them about Frederick Douglass, the most famous of the escaped slaves, of his eloquence, of his magnificent appearance.' (paragraph 36).

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Paragraph 32 refers to feelings of contentment and serenity, while paragraph 36 highlights the inspiring example of Frederick Douglass.

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A common mistake is overlooking words that evoke positive emotions, like 'contentment' and 'eloquence.'

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