Read the excerpt below and answer the question. the proverbial rats had abandoned the ship but i had no intention of abandoning the garden of my childhood. the word that best describes the tone in the above passage from the poem is a. playful b. formal c. happy d. defiant

the correct answer is D

i suggest it is anadiplosis

explanation:

if you’re a fan of chocolate, every occasion is right for this treat. feeling down? eat some chocolate. celebrating? eat some more. want to show your valentine how special you think your sweetheart is? offer up chocolate!   people have been enjoying chocolate as a food, drink and medicine for thousands of years. the ancient maya and aztecs called chocolate kakaw and used it as medicine. they also made chocolate offerings to their gods. chocolate comes from the cacao (kuh-kow) tree, and its scientific name reflects its history. theobroma cacao translates to “cacao, food of the gods.” these days, chocolate is not just for deities. the treat has become popular around the world.