What sentence has a critical tone?
a. the show will run from march 20 to april 16 at the landmark theater in ashland.
b. the script of my friend andy imparts the simple wisdom of small-town folks.
c. the intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show.
d. the amateur cast is unable to convey the significance of the show’s message.

The correct answer is C. The intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show.

Explanation:

The tone refers to the attitude the author has towards the subject or topic that is being described in a text, excerpt or even a sentence. Additionally, the tone varies according to the author and the topic and there are as many tones as words to describe feelings. In the case of a critical tone, this tone shows the author recognizes the negative aspects of some situation by providing a clear judgment about it and mainly emphasizing the disapproval the author has towards the situation. Considering this, the sentence that has a critical tone is "The intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show" because this is the only sentence that contains a clear negative judgment from the author which in this case is about the lack of ability of the amateur cast. Additionally, other options provided have mainly an objective tone rather than expressing a judgment as in the case of sentence D.

every person should make it a priority to serve at least two hours per week.

it's an extremely important civic responsibility that is invaluable to citizens most in need is the correct one