POTIPHAR. (defensively) He has other duties. MADAM POTIPHAR. Oh, yes, no doubt! POTIPHAR. What's the matter now? MADAM POTIPHAR. Nothing new. You know what I think about this Joseph of yours. POTIPHAR. (irritated) Now, if you are going to bring that subject up again—! Well, I tell you flatly, I won't do it. Which best described the tone of this excerpt? combative confused hateful deceitful

Respuesta :

Answer:

combative

Explanation:

According to literary works, tone refers to how the thoughts and ideas of the writer are presented. These thoughts are presented through the dialogues and expressions of the characters.

In the given excerpt, the tone is combative. Combative tone means to bring the thoughts in the way that the characters want to indulge in a fight or in the argument. The characters Potiphar and Madam Potiphar are in constant argument with each other in combative tone.

Answer:

A. combative

Explanation:

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